New Zealand vs South Africa Preview & Prediction | 2023 Summer International
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THE FACTS
When is New Zealand vs South Africa on and what time does it start? New Zealand vs South Africa will take place on Friday 25th August, 2023 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is New Zealand vs South Africa taking place? New Zealand vs South Africa will take place at Twickenham Stadium in Twickenham, England
Where can I get tickets for New Zealand vs South Africa? Ticket information for New Zealand vs South Africa can be found on each club’s official website
What channel is New Zealand vs South Africa on in the UK? New Zealand vs South Africa will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream New Zealand vs South Africa in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream New Zealand vs South Africa live on Sky Go
THE LINE-UPS
New Zealand: 15 Beauden Barrett, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Mark Telea, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Sam Cane (c), 6 Luke Jacobson, 5 Scott Barrett, 4 Sam Whitelock, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Dane Coles, 1 Ethan de Groot
Replacements: 16 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17 Tamaiti Williams, 18 Fletcher Newell, 19 Josh Lord, 20 Tupou Vaa’i, 21 Dalton Papali’i, 22 Cam Roigard, 23 Anton Lienert-Brown
South Africa: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Canan Moodie, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Franco Mostert, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Steven Kitshoff
Replacements: 16 Bongi Mbonambi, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Trevor Nyakane, 19 Jean Kleyn, 20 RG Snyman, 21 Marco van Staden, 22 Cobus Reinach, 23 Willie le Roux
THE PREDICTION
It may only be a warm-up for the Rugby World Cup which drawing ever closer but this international between these two heavyweights promises to be anything but friendly. New Zealand and South Africa are clearly taking this match seriously enough given the line-ups they have named as they look to sharpen up for the real thing starting in two weeks. The All Blacks have won the last two encounters and with home advantage on their side, they will look to sign off in style in front of their fans. The home side are favoured to get the win, but very little will separate the two teams so take them to win outright rather than the handicap.
