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

It’s round four of the Rugby Championship this weekend, with the standout fixture seeing South Africa face New Zealand in Cape Town.

The Springboks lead the way in the standings after victories in their opening three games, including a 31-27 success over the All Blacks last weekend.

How to watch South Africa v New Zealand and TV channel

This will be the second South Africa v New Zealand clash of this year’s tournament and it will be available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports Mix.

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

The DHL Stadium in Cape Town will be the venue for the latest Springboks v All Blacks clash, with kick-off due to take place at 16:00 BST on Saturday, 7th September.

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

These two teams have met on 107 previous occasions, with New Zealand winning 62 times, South Africa 41 and there have been four draws.

When it comes to clashes in South Africa though, the Springboks have the edge in their previous 53 meetings.

South Africa have won 27 of the match-ups on home soil, with the All Blacks picking up 25 victories and there has been one draw.

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

South Africa wins	41
Draws	4
New Zealand wins	62

*H2H stats refer to all competitions

South Africa v New Zealand team news

South Africa team news

Despite their comeback win last time out, South Africa have made several changes for this Saturday’s Test.

Rassie Erasmus has recalled World Cup-winning pair Handre Pollard and Willie Le Roux, while winger Canan Moodie is set to make his debut.

Back Lukhanyo Am is fit to return, while Grant Williams will start at scrum-half in what will be his first start of the season.

New Zealand team news

Coach Scott Robertson and the All-Blacks selectors have made four changes from the starting XV who lost last Saturday.

Cortez Ratima will start at halfback, for what will be his second cap, while Mark Tele’a and Sevu Reece are named as the two wingers.

There is also one change in the forward pack, with Wallace Sititi playing at blankside flanker in place of Ethan Blackadder.