All Blacks v Springboks 2025

The story so far

Before the Eden Park test against South Africa, the All Blacks lost Cam Roigard and Timoci Tavatavanawai to injury.^{1 Sep 2025} On 6 September they beat the Springboks 24-17 at Eden Park, with Emoni Narawa scoring an early try and Ardie Savea winning his 100th test.^{6, 7 Sep 2025} Injuries continued to disrupt the squad, with Codie Taylor and Emoni Narawa ruled out of the Wellington rematch.^{7 Sep 2025} The Springboks beat the All Blacks 43-10 at Sky Stadium, leading 10-7 at halftime, in New Zealand's heaviest-ever test defeat.^{13, 14 Sep 2025} Halfback Noah Hotham was injured in that match, had surgery on a fractured fibula and missed the rest of the Rugby Championship.^{15 Sep 2025}

Latest

South Africa retained the Rugby Championship title by beating Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham, finishing ahead of New Zealand on points difference.^{5 Oct 2025}

Key moments

1. 1 Sep 2025Roigard and Tavatavanawai ruled out of Springboks tests through injury.
2. 6 Sep 2025All Blacks beat Springboks 24-17 at Eden Park, keeping unbeaten record.
3. 7 Sep 2025Codie Taylor and Emoni Narawa ruled out of Wellington rematch.
4. 14 Sep 2025Springboks beat All Blacks 43-10 after 36 unanswered second-half points.
5. 15 Sep 2025Noah Hotham ruled out of Rugby Championship with fractured fibula.
6. 5 Oct 2025South Africa retains Rugby Championship title, ahead of New Zealand on points difference.

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