2021 Rugby Championship – South Africa vs New Zealand Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is South Africa vs New Zealand taking place? South Africa vs New Zealand will take place on Saturday 2nd October, 2021 at 11:05 (UK)
Where is South Africa vs New Zealand taking place? South Africa vs New Zealand will take place at Cbus Super Stadium in Gold Coast
Where can I get tickets for South Africa vs New Zealand? Ticket information for South Africa vs New Zealand can be found on each country’s official rugby union website
What TV channel is South Africa vs New Zealand on in the UK? Sky Sports will be showing South Africa vs New Zealand live
Where can I stream South Africa vs New Zealand in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream South Africa vs New Zealand live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
South Africa: Willie le Roux, Sbu Nkosi, Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimpi, Handre Pollard, Faf de Klerk, Duane Vermeulen, Kwagga Smith, Siya Kolisi (c), Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Trevor Nyakane, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche
Replacements: Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Franco Mostert, Jasper Wiese, Herschel Jantjies, Elton Jantjies, Frans Steyn
New Zealand: Jordie Barrett, Sevu Reece, Anton Lienert-Brown, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Beauden Barrett, Brad Weber, Luke Jacobson, Ardie Savea (c), Akira Ioane, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Nepo Laulala, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody
Replacements: Asafo Aumua, George Bower, Ofa Tuungafasi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Ethan Blackadder, TJ Perenara, Richie Mo’unga, Damian McKenzie
THE PREDICTION
World champions South Africa suffered a third consecutive loss in the
Rugby Championship and the pressure is mounting on them ahead of this
final game with New Zealand. The Springboks come into this second game
against the All Blacks having only managed to overcome Argentina so far
in this year’s tournament. New Zealand on the other hand maintained
their 100% record by edging last week’s contest, making it five wins
from five. They have already secured their spot at the top of the
standings but will want to finish on a high and they can do just that.
