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2025 New Zealand All Blacks vs South Africa - Men's

Ardie Savea, All Blacks Beat Springboks As Eden Park Streak Alive And Well

Ardie Savea, All Blacks Beat Springboks As Eden Park Streak Alive And Well

Ardie Savea, the No. 1 rugby player in the world according to FloRugby, proved why with a huge defensive stop for All Blacks vs. South Africa.

Sep 6, 2025 by Emma Hutchinson
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The All Blacks reclaimed their edge at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand with a 24-17 victory over South Africa, led by a decisive defensive play from Ardie Savea in his 100th Test appearance. 

The result solidifies New Zealand’s hold on the No. 1 world ranking, snapping the Springboks’ four-game winning streak in the rivalry.

New Zealand flew out of the gates with tries from Emoni Narawa and Will Jordan inside the opening 20 minutes, both set up by Beauden Barrett. Damian McKenzie added a penalty and a conversion before halftime, helping the hosts take a 17-10 lead into the break after Malcolm Marx responded with a try for South Africa.

The second half turned into a slugfest. South Africa closed the gap to 17-14 through Cobus Reinach’s try and a Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu conversion. But in the 66th minute, Quinn Tupaea finished off a fluid All Blacks move for what proved to be the decisive score, with McKenzie nailing the extras.

Ardie Savea's Heroics Cap Milestone Match

With the Springboks pressing for a late equalizer, Savea—ranked No. 1 on FloRugby’s Top 100 for 2025—delivered the game’s biggest moment. In the 79th minute, he forced a turnover near the All Blacks’ 22-meter line, effectively ending South Africa’s hopes and sealing the win.

The victory extends New Zealand’s unbeaten streak in Auckland to 60 Tests (W58, D2) and maintains their perfect record against South Africa at Eden Park since 1937. The match also saw a flurry of second-half substitutions and a yellow card to Kwagga Smith that briefly left the Boks short-handed.

New Zealand now regains momentum in The Rugby Championship following last week’s loss to Argentina. South Africa, meanwhile, will have to regroup as the title race tightens.

Relive the game below.

Ardie Savea Comes Up With A Big Stop, No. 1 All Blacks Poised To Win

Ardie Savea forced a turnover in the 79th minute and the All Blacks will win this. 

Springboks SCORE! A Thrilling Final 5 Minutes Coming

New Zealand 24, South Africa 17 | 73'

Cobus Reinach scores a try in the 73rd minute and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu converts.

HIGHLIGHTS: Malcolm Marx Scores 6th Career vs. All Blacks

Final 10 Minutes Are Here At Eden Park

Can the Springboks rally? Or Will New Zealand hold strong?

ALL BLACKS ANSWER After SA Yellow Card

New Zealand 24, South Africa 10 | 67'

Quinn Tupaea scored a try and Damian McKenzie converted as the All Blacks went back up 14 following a South Africa yellow card. 

SPRINGBOKS ROAR: South Africa Scores First Try

New Zealand 17, South Africa 10 | 61'

Malcolm Marx scores a huge try and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu converts. 

HIGHLIGHTS: Will Jordan Keeps Climbing Record Books

All Blacks Defense Dominating

The Springboks were close to scoring, but once again, inside the 22, the All Blacks force a turnover in the 55' up 17-3. 

All Blacks Add 3 More

New Zealand 17, South Africa 3 | 50'

Damian McKenzie nails the penalty kick.

Willie le Roux, Grant Williams Coming Off For Springboks

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Cobus Reinach are in. 

HIGHLIGHTS: Chills At The Start Of The Game ... Eden Park Is Special

BIG Defensive Stand By All Blacks

The Springboks looked poised to score but a big defensive stand in the 43rd minute keeps it a 14-3 match. 

Second Half Begins At Eden Park

Will the Springboks rally?

Halftime Stats: All Blacks 14, South Africa 3

Carries

  • New Zealand, Wallace Sititi, 7
  • South Africa, Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6
  • South Africa, Damian de Allende, 5

Line Breaks

  • New Zealand, Will Jordan, 1
  • New Zealand, Emoni Narawa, 1

Tackles Completed

  • New Zealand, Ethan de Groot, 7
  • New Zealand, Simon Parker, 7
  • New Zealand, Ardie Savea, 7

Turnovers Lost

  • New Zealand, Will Jordan, 2
  • New Zealand, Scott Barrett, 2
  • South Africa, Eben Etzebeth, 2

Turnovers Won

  • New Zealand, Tupou Vaa'i, 1
  • New Zealand, Simon Parker, 1
  • South Africa, Marco van Staden, 1

Dominant Tackles

  • New Zealand, Simon Parker, 1
  • South Africa, Canan Moodie, 1
  • South Africa, Ruan Nortje, 1

Match Summary

(New Zealand listed on the left, South Africa on the right)

Penalty Goals: 0 – 1

Tries: 2 – 0

Conversions: 2 – 0

Drop Goals: 0 – 0

Carries: 42 – 36

Line Breaks: 2 – 0

Turnovers Lost: 7 – 6

Turnovers Won: 2 – 1

Territory (Zones)

New Zealand: 6% | 43% | 3% | 47%

Territory Total: New Zealand 46% – South Africa 54%

Possession (Zones)

New Zealand: 12% | 30% | 54% | 4%

South Africa: 6% | 37% | 50% | 7%

Possession Total: New Zealand 48% – South Africa 52%

Possession Last 10 Min: New Zealand 68% – South Africa 32%

Set Plays

Scrums: New Zealand 4 – South Africa 3

Scrum Win %: New Zealand 100% – South Africa 100%

Lineouts: New Zealand 7 – South Africa 9

Lineout Win %: New Zealand 71% – South Africa 78%

Restarts Received: New Zealand 4 – South Africa 2

Restarts Received Win %: New Zealand 100% – South Africa 50%

Attack

Passes: New Zealand 69 – South Africa 40

Ball Carries: New Zealand 42 – South Africa 36

Post Contact Metres: New Zealand 112m – South Africa 101m

Line Breaks: New Zealand 2 – South Africa 0

Turnovers

Turnovers Won: New Zealand 2 – South Africa 1

Turnovers Lost: New Zealand 7 – South Africa 6

Penalties

Penalties Conceded: New Zealand 5 – South Africa 4

Yellow Cards: 0 – 0

Red Cards: 0 – 0

Defence

Tackles Made: New Zealand 56 – South Africa 47

Tackles Missed: New Zealand 8 – South Africa 11

Tackle Completion %: New Zealand 87% – South Africa 81%

Kicks

Total Kicks: New Zealand 21 – South Africa 20

Kick to Pass Ratio: New Zealand 1:3.3 – South Africa 1:2

All Blacks Control The First Half vs. Springboks

South Africa has yet to really threaten the All Blacks, who were powered by two tries.

Codie Taylor Out, Samisoni Taukei'aho In

The man who led the Haka is off the field. 

South Africa On The Board

New Zealand 14, South Africa 0 | 21'

Handre Pollard connects on Penalty kick. 

Will Jordan Builds Lead

New Zealand 14, South Africa 0 | 16'

Beauden Barrett's cross- kick pass sets up a try for Emoni Narawa and Jordie Barrett  converts as the All Blacks take lead. Damian McKenzie converted. 

Jordie Barrett Misses Kick

All Blacks miss chance to go up 10 in first 10 minutes. 

Aukland Weather Report: It's Raining

Yes. It's raining cats and dogs in Eden Park

All Blacks Score In 2nd Minute!

New Zealand 7, South Africa 0 | 2'

Beauden Barrett's cross- kick pass sets up a try for Emoni Narawa and Jordie Barrett  converts as the All Blacks take lead. 

Handre Pollard Kicks It Off ...

... And this game is underway.

Anthems, Haka, Kickoff: All Blacks, Springboks Almost Here. 

Eden Park is rocking. There's a whole lot of rugby vibes in New Zealand right now. 

Meanwhile, in Australia... My Goodness What A Match

Ardie Savea Reaches 100-Test Milestone for All Blacks

Ardie Savea will play his 100th Test for New Zealand, with 43 of his previous 99 appearances coming in the Rugby Championship. He has not scored a try against South Africa since October 2021, going seven games without crossing the line against them.

Malcolm Marx’s Try-Scoring Record Against All Blacks

South Africa’s Malcolm Marx has scored one try in three of his last four Tests against New Zealand. His five career tries against the All Blacks are his joint-most against any opponent, matching his total against Australia, though he has only one try in his last seven Tests overall.

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New Zealand All Blacks Squad

  • Ethan de Groot    
  • Codie Taylor    
  • Fletcher Newell     
  • Scott Barrett    
  • Tupou Vaa’i  
  • Simon Parker   
  • Ardie Savea   
  • Wallace Sititi   
  • Finlay Christie  
  • Beauden Barrett    
  • Rieko Ioane   
  • Jordie Barrett    
  •  Billy Proctor   
  • Emoni Narawa  
  • Will Jordan  

Replacements:

  • Samisoni Taukei’aho   
  • Tamaiti Williams  
  • Tyrel Lomax  
  • Fabian Holland    
  • Du’Plessis Kirifi  
  • Kyle Preston  
  • Quinn Tupaea  
  • Damian McKenzie   

South Africa Springboks Squad

  • Willie le Roux
  • Cheslin Kolbe 
  • Jesse Kriel
  • Damian de Allende 
  • Canan Moodie
  • Handre Pollard
  • Grant Williams 
  • Siya Kolisi
  • Pieter-Steph du Toit
  • Marco van Staden
  • Ruan Nortje
  • Eben Etzebeth
  • Thomas du Toit
  • Malcolm Marx 
  • Ox Nche

Replacements: 

  • Jan-Hendrik Wessels 
  • Boan Venter 
  • Wilco Louw
  • Lood de Jager 
  • Kwagga Smith
  • Cobus Reinach
  • Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu 
  • Ethan Hooker

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A Little All Blacks, Springbok History

All Blacks’ Historic Unbeaten Run In Auckland

New Zealand are undefeated in their last 59 men’s Tests in Auckland (W57 D2), winning each of their last 13 matches there. They have conceded an average of just 12.1 points per game across those 13 fixtures.

The Boks Made It To Eden Park

All Blacks Looking to Avoid Rare Back-to-Back Losses

The All Blacks are aiming to avoid consecutive defeats in men’s Tests for the first time since September 2024 after a 23-29 loss to Argentina in Round 2 of The Rugby Championship 2025. Notably, each of their last two defeats came despite leading or being tied at half-time.

All Blacks’ Strong Home Record vs Springboks in New Zealand

New Zealand has won nine of their last 11 men’s Tests against South Africa on home soil (D1 L1), limiting the Springboks to 20 points or fewer in all but one of those games. They are unbeaten against South Africa in Auckland since 1937, with eight wins and a draw in that time.

Springboks’ Four-Test Winning Streak Over All Blacks

South Africa are on a four-game winning streak against New Zealand in men’s Tests, holding the All Blacks to 12 points or fewer in three of those matches. Only once have the Springboks recorded a longer streak — six straight wins between 1937 and 1949.

New Zealand Vs. South Africa Rugby Kickoff Time

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