Springboks v All Blacks: Rugby World Cup final rematch we deserve
08/22/2024 10:16 AM
The Springboks and All Blacks will collide again following their iconic Rugby World Cup final battle last year.
The Boks emerged 12-11 winners over their rivals New Zealand at the Stade de France. The two teams will face off against each other for the first time since the final with the All Blacks looking to avenge their loss. The three-time World Cup champions come into the match following a convincing 42-10 win over Argentina last weekend.
When are the Springboks playing the All Blacks?
The Boks will play their third Rugby Championship against New Zealand at Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday(24 August). The two teams will face off next weekend against at the Cape Town Stadium. Currently, South Africa leads the championship with 10 points having won two in two against Australia.
Although the Springboks are somewhat favourites, coach Rassie Erasmusexpects the All Blacks to test his team to the limit.
"New Zealand are ranked third in the world, and they always test us to the limit," he said. "We also saw last week what they can do under pressure when they defeated Argentina 42-10 after going down in their first Test against the Pumas.”
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"We know these two tests will provide a completely different challenge to what we've faced against an Australian team that is still finding their feet with a new coach and a bunch of young players coming through the ranks," Erasmus said as per SA Rugby.
The Boks face arguably their biggest test since winning the Rugby World Cup final last year. Although the team played Ireland twice, the Springboks v All Blacks match always seemed to be bigger than any other rugby match.
Boks v All Blacks kick-off at 17:00 on Saturday, who’s winning?
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