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

Springboks outscore No. 1 All Blacks 36-0 In Second Half In Win

Springboks outscore No. 1 All Blacks 36-0 In Second Half In Win

New Zealand Rugby hosts South Africa at Sky Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. Follow the match live!

Sep 13, 2025 by Joe Harrington
The Rugby Championship | Round Four Preview

South Africa and New Zealand played a close first half on Sept. 13 in Wellington. 

The second half? Well, South Africa made sure it wasn't close at all. The Springboks outscored the No. 1-ranked team in the world 36-0 in the final 40 minutes and are now poised to return to the top spot themselves after the stunning win. 

The 43-10 loss is one of the largest ever for the All Blacks. 

The Springboks trailed early after Leroy Carter scored for the All Blacks in the 17th minute, converted by Damian McKenzie. Cheslin Kolbe answered with an interception try midway through the half, before combining with Siya Kolisi and Andre Esterhuizen to cut open New Zealand’s defense again just after the break. Manie Libbok was steady from the tee, slotting five conversions and a penalty to keep the scoreboard moving.

South Africa’s relentless attacking pressure broke the match open in the final quarter. Damian Willemse scored a solo try in the 61st minute, followed by Kwagga Smith’s finish off Pieter-Steph du Toit’s offload. Replacement lock RG Snyman added another with individual brilliance, and late tries from Grant Williams and Esterhuizen sealed the result.

New Zealand, which had beaten the Springboks earlier in the tournament, struggled with ball security and discipline in key moments. Will Jordan provided attacking spark but could not turn chances into points. The loss marked a rare home defeat in Wellington for the All Blacks, while the Springboks snapped a two-match skid to keep their Rugby Championship hopes alive.

See the recap of the game below. 

Final: South Africa Dominates The All Blacks

Yeah. It was close in the first 40 minutes. But South Africa may have played the greatest half of rugby ever. 

A 6th Try For The Springboks

All Blacks 10, South Africa 43 | 79'

South Africa has outscored New Zealand 36-0 in the second half. 

HIGHLIGHTS: This May Be The Best Try You'll See In A While

A 5th Try For The Springboks

All Blacks 10, South Africa 36 | 72'

RG Synman scores the latest try for South Africa. The Springboks are playing some of the best rugby they ever have. They have scored 29 points in the second half.  

South Africa Rugby Just Dominating After Electric Try

All Blacks 10, South Africa 29 | 68'

South Africa is on their way to a bonus point and the Freedom Cup is likely going to stay in South Africa after a Kwagga Smith try. 

Springboks Pulling Away In Second Half

All Blacks 10, South Africa 24 | 61'

Damian Willemse adds an amazing try as the Springboks now now lead by 14. Maine Libbok converted. 

HIGHLIGHTS: Cheslin Kolbe Scores Second Try

Maine Libbok Connects On Penalty Kick

All Blacks 10, South Africa 17 | 47'

Maine Libbok nailed a penalty kick to increase the Springboks' lead. 

Siya Kolsi, Cheslin Kolbe Drive Springboks Go-Ahead Score

All Blacks 10, South Africa 14 | 43'

Siya Kolisi made a nifty play anf Cheslin Kolbe scored the go-ahead try as Manie Libbok converts.

Second Half Underway In Wellington

Here we go. Can the Springboks rally down three?

Halftime Stats For All Blacks vs. Springboks

Score Summary

  • New Zealand: 1 Penalty Goal, 1 Try, 1 Conversion, 0 Drop Goals
  • South Africa: 0 Penalty Goals, 1 Try, 1 Conversion, 0 Drop Goals

Possession & Territory

  • Possession: New Zealand 53% – South Africa 47%
  • Possession Last 10 Minutes: New Zealand 46% – South Africa 54%
  • Territory: New Zealand 25% – South Africa 75%

Set Plays

  • Scrums: New Zealand 8 (100% won) – South Africa 2 (100% won)
  • Lineouts: New Zealand 5 (80% won) – South Africa 8 (88% won)
  • Restarts Received: New Zealand 3 (67% won) – South Africa 1 (100% won)

Attack

  • Passes: New Zealand 104 – South Africa 90
  • Carries: New Zealand 52 – South Africa 51
  • Post-Contact Metres: New Zealand 96m – South Africa 119m
  • Line Breaks: New Zealand 5 – South Africa 4

Turnovers

  • Turnovers Won: New Zealand 2 – South Africa 1
  • Turnovers Lost: New Zealand 5 – South Africa 16

Penalties

  • Penalties Conceded: New Zealand 3 – South Africa 4
  • Yellow Cards: 0 – 0
  • Red Cards: 0 – 0

Defence

  • Tackles Made: New Zealand 50 – South Africa 49
  • Tackles Missed: New Zealand 18 – South Africa 13
  • Tackle Completion: New Zealand 74% – South Africa 79%

Kicking

  • Total Kicks: New Zealand 17 – South Africa 9
  • Kick-to-Pass Ratio: New Zealand 1:6.1 – South Africa 1:10

At Halftime: New Zealand Leads South Africa 10-7

Damian McKenzie gave the All Blacks the lead in the 28th minute to break the tie.

Springboks Tie The Match

All Blacks 7, South Africa 7 | 25'

Cheslin Kolbe evens the game, Manie Libbok converts

HIGHLIGHTS: Jordie Barrett Makes A Big Stand

All Blacks Strike First After Huge Defensive Stands 

All Blacks 7, South Africa 0 | 18'

After a RG Snyman try was wiped off the board, New Zealand's Leroy Carter scores a big try and Damian McKenzie converts. 

What A Defensive Play!

Cheslin Kolbe was ready to score but Jordie Barrett came up with a big hit that forced Kolbe to lose the ball.

HIGHLIGHTS: Haka in Wellington

Meanwhile In Australia...

The Game Is Underway In Wellington!

Kickoff has happened and the game is going!

Anthems, Haka, The Best Rugby Rivalry In The World Coming Up

We're getting closer and closer to kickoff!

Contrast In 22m Zone Efficiency

South Africa are creating far more scoring chances than any other team, averaging 10.7 entries per game into the opposition 22. Yet their conversion rate is poor, scoring just 1.8 points per entry. Conversely, New Zealand enter the 22 only six times per game but score efficiently, averaging 4.2 points per entry.

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


New Zealand Rugby Lineup vs. South Africa

Your 23 for game two against South Africa 🔥

Leroy Carter named to debut at 11 😤 pic.twitter.com/p0Y896Krs3

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 11, 2025

South Africa Rugby Lineup vs. New Zealand

Rassie Erasmus has made a number of tweaks to the #Springboks team for Saturday's second clash against the All Blacks in New Zealand 🫡#ForeverGreenForeverGold

— Springboks (@Springboks) September 8, 2025

How To Stream New Zealand vs. South Africa Rugby

New Zealand’s Maul Weapon Paying Dividends

The All Blacks’ maul has become a vital attacking weapon in the 2025 Rugby Championship. They have created 16 mauls—more than twice the number of any opponent—and turned that pressure into three tries, a sharp contrast with every other team, who have yet to score from the set piece.

Los Pumas Take Down Australia

Can the Springboks make the table even more chaotic with a win of their own today?

Springboks Seeking to Avoid Consecutive Defeats

South Africa are in dangerous territory after losing two of their last three Tests, including the Round 3 defeat to New Zealand. The Springboks have not lost back-to-back matches since November 2022, when they fell in succession to Ireland and France, adding pressure to bounce back in Wellington.

Watch The All Blacks vs. Springboks Match Live

Recent Turnaround in Wellington Form

New Zealand have recently regained confidence in Wellington with two consecutive wins after enduring a five-match winless spell in the city. However, history shows they tend to struggle defensively at Sky Stadium, losing their last four Tests there when conceding at least 20 points.

New Zealand’s Home Dominance in the Rugby Championship

The All Blacks have secured six victories from their last seven Rugby Championship Tests on home soil, including three in succession. Their most dominant run came between 2009 and 2018, when they strung together an incredible 24 straight home victories across the Tri-Nations and Rugby Championship.

Springboks’ Tough Record in New Zealand

South Africa have won just once in their last 12 Tests played in New Zealand, a narrow 36-34 success in 2018. However, Wellington has been a brighter venue for them, where they are unbeaten in two straight Tests (one win and one draw), offering hope as they return to Sky Stadium.

All Blacks Break Losing Streak Against Springboks

New Zealand’s 24-17 victory in their last Rugby Championship clash ended a rare four-game losing streak against South Africa. The All Blacks are now chasing history by trying to defeat the Springboks twice in one tournament for the first time since 2017, a feat that would underline their current dominance.

New Zealand vs. South Africa Rugby Kickoff Time

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:05 a.m. ET in the United States (Saturday evening local time in Wellington). The referee for the match is Nika Amashukeli of Georgia.

How To Stream New Zealand vs. South Africa Rugby For Free

Fans in the United States can watch the All Blacks–Springboks showdown for free on FloRugby’s YouTube and Facebook accounts. The match will also be available to stream on FloRugby and the FloSports app, where full replays will be posted after the final whistle.

This rare free broadcast provides an opportunity for casual and dedicated fans alike to catch one of rugby’s greatest rivalries without a subscription.

The Rugby Championship 2025 Schedule

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Sept. 6

Sept. 13

Sept. 27

Oct. 4

How To Watch The Rugby Championship 2025

In the United States, rugby fans can watch The Rugby Championship 2025 on FloRugby and the FloSports app. 

How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby

The URC will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to: 

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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