Last Saturday saw the start of the Rugby Championship, with the Springboks defeating Eddie Jones' Wallabies handily. In Mendoza, the Kiwis easily defeated Argentina to begin their championship defence in grand fashion.
This year's competition is run in a more condensed style, as is customary during World Cup years. We will reach the midway point on Saturday because there will be three weekends with three games each for each club.
In the final standings from the previous year, the All Blacks and the Boks were separated by just one point, with the New Zealanders earning an additional losing bonus point to secure victory.
This past Tuesday, the day before he was selected captain for this game, Eben Eztebeth's father tragically passed away.
What time does the New Zealand-South Africa game start?
On Saturday, July 15, the match between New Zealand and South Africa will begin at 8:05 am UK time at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland.
On what television station will New Zealand play South Africa? How about live broadcasting?
Live coverage of the New Zealand vs. South Africa matchup begins at 8 a.m. on Sky Sports Main Event and at 7.55 a.m. on Sky Sports Action. As a result, you will be able to watch the games live using the NOW TV app or the Sky Sports bundle on the Sky Go app.
You can watch a game live on your tablet, smartphone, or computer. Day passes for NOW TV are £11.98, while monthly subscriptions are £34.99.
What is the team news for New Zealand vs. South Africa?
Five players have been picked by the All Blacks who will play their first game in 2023.
Samisoni Taukei'aho (prop), Will Jordan (wing), Mark Telea (wing), and Brodie Retallick (lock) return to the lineup, and Tamaiti Williams has been added to the bench. The latter is anticipated to receive his debut cap.
Beauden Barrett, Jordan, and Telea make provide a strong back three for the rest of the team. The midfield is made up of Rieko Ioane and Jordie Barrett. The back line is completed by Aaron Smith and Richie Mo'unga.
Tyrel Lomax, Ethan de Groot, and Codie Taylor assemble in the front row, with Retallick and Scott Barrett acting as the pushing force in the locks. The loose forward trio is made up of Ardie Savea, Sam Cane, and Shannon Frizell.
To take on the All Blacks, the travelling South Africans have selected an exceptionally strong team.
The team trounced Australia last week, but head coach Jacques Nienaber sent 14 'Bok players to New Zealand. This was done to give the players time to adjust to the environment and time zone.
This weekend's matchday team includes ten of those talents. The contest will begin with nine of those players.
The team is captained by Eben Etzebeth, who is accompanied in the boiler house by Lood de Jager. With Kwagga Smith, Franco Mostert, and Jasper Wiese making up the loose forward trio, Steven Kitshoff, Bongi Mbonambi, and Frans Malherbe pack down in front of them.
At number 15, Willie le Roux is surrounded by Cheslin Kolbe and Makazole Mapimpi. Faf de Klerk and Damian Willemse will work together in the half-back positions, with Willemse serving as the fly-half. The midfield is composed of Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am.
15 New Zealand Barrett, Beauden Will Jordan 14 Rieko Ioane, 13 Jordie Barrett, 12 eleven Mark Telea Richie Mounga 10 Aaron Smith, nine; Ethan de Groot, one Tyrel Lomax, Codie Taylor, and Fourth Brodie Retallick Scott Barrett 5 Shannon Frizell six (7) Sam Cane Eight Ardie Savea.
16 Samisoni Taukei'aho have been replaced. Nepo Laulala, 17 Tamaiti Williams, and 18 20 Dalton Papali'i 21 Finlay Christie 19 Tupou Vaa'i Braydon Ennor, 22 Caleb Clarke, age 23.
15 South Africa Cheslin Kolbe 14 Willie le Roux Lukhanyo Am, 13 Dorian de Allende 12 Mapimpi Makazole 11 Damian Willemse 10 1 Steven Kitshoff; 9 Faf de Klerk Bongi Mbonambi No. 2 Frank Malherbe 3 4 Lood de Jager, 5 Eben Etzebeth, 6 Kwagga Smith, 7 Franco Mostert, and 8 Jasper Wiese.
16 replacements 17 Thomas du Toit, 18 Vincent Koch, and Malcolm Marx RG Snyman, 19 Duane Vermeulen, 20 Pieter-Steph du Toit, and Grant Williams, 22 Manie Libbok 23.
The Rugby Championship standings following Round 1
5 points for South Africa
Argentina receives 0 points while New Zealand receives 5 points.
Australia scored zero points.
Who is the referee for New Zealand vs. South Africa?
Mathieu Raynal is the referee.
Pierre Brousset and Angus Gardner are the assistant referees.
Ben Whitehou
se, TMO
Where can I watch the Rugby World Cup?
All of the Rugby Championship games are being broadcast by Sky Sports Action, and on July 15, coverage of New Zealand v. South Africa will begin at 7.55am (BST), with kickoff set for 8.05am (BST). Don't worry if you don't have a Sky Sports contract; with a NOW TV pass, you can view all 11 Sky Sports channels.
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When will the Springboks play the All Blacks in the UK?
8.05am
This Saturday's matchup between the All Blacks and the Springboks will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Action at 8:05 a.m. It is widely regarded as the main matchup of the shortened 2023 Rugby Championship season.
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