South Africa v New Zealand: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

The two favourites for success at the Rugby Championship come face-to-face on Saturday as current leaders South Africa take on the record ten-time champions New Zealand.

The Springboks were dominant over the course of their two meetings with Australia to begin the tournament, winning by a combined score of 63-19.

The All Blacks meanwhile suffered a shock 38-30 loss at home to Argentina in their first match before bouncing back with a vengeance in a 42-10 triumph in their second fixture.

How to watch South Africa v New Zealand and TV channel

South Africa v New Zealand will be available to watch live in the UK and will be broadcast on Sky Sports Action.

South Africa v New Zealand kick-off time, date and venue

South Africa v New Zealand will take place at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday 31st August 2024, with kick-off due for 16:00 BST.

South Africa v New Zealand stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

The All Blacks boast the superior head-to-head record over their 106 total meetings across all competitions with 62 wins, while the Springboks have come out on top on 40 occasions.

The two giants of world rugby have won seven of the 10 Rugby World Cup titles, with South Africa getting the better of New Zealand by a single point in their final meeting last year.

South Africa v New Zealand head-to-head record (H2H)

South Africa	40
Draws	4
New Zealand	62

*H2H stats refer to all competitions

South Africa v New Zealand team news

South Africa team news

Rassie Erasmus’ squad has been bolstered by the return to fitness for Eben Etzebeth and the formidable forward has been named on the bench for this fixture.

There is a switch at scrum-half with Cobus Reinach included, while Jesse Kriel is named alongside Damian de Allende in the centre.

New Zealand team news

Sam Cane will start his first match for the All Blacks since their World Cup final defeat in Paris last year, while there are also places in the first XV for the Barrett brothers - Scott, Jordie and Beauden.