South Africa 16 - 33 All Blacks

● full_time 80 minutes

22 Aug 2026

International Friendlies

Stage: Regular Season Round 1

Ellis Park

Head to Head

🎉 2

👏 1

🔥 2

😭 1

New Zealand secured a convincing victory over South Africa with a score of 33-16. The match began with South Africa taking an early lead through a penalty by Kolbe. However, New Zealand quickly responded, with tries from Jordan and Moorby putting them ahead. South Africa briefly reclaimed the lead with Esterhuizen's try, but New Zealand's relentless attack saw them score three more tries in the second half, including a brace from Jordan. Kolbe's kicking kept South Africa in touch, but they struggled against New Zealand's strong performance. The Springboks received two yellow cards late in the match, hampering their chances of a comeback. Ultimately, New Zealand showcased their dominance and depth, leaving Ellis Park with a solid win.

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Weather

Temperature: 24.3°C (Feels like 23.8°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 12.6 km/h, gusting to 27.1 km/h Humidity: 16% Cloud Cover: 1%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
4' penalty Cheslin Kolbe
8' try Will Jordan
9' substitution Kurt-Lee Arendse
13' try Andre Esterhuizen
14' conversion Cheslin Kolbe
22' try Josh Moorby
23' conversion Ruben Love
26' penalty Cheslin Kolbe
37' substitution Ethan de Groot
37' substitution Josh Lord
40' half_time
40' second_half
45' substitution Ox Nche
46' penalty Cheslin Kolbe
47' try Fabian Holland
48' conversion Ruben Love
50' substitution Tyrel Lomax
54' substitution Codie Taylor
58' try Luke Jacobson
58' substitution Cheslin Kolbe
59' conversion Ruben Love
60' substitution Wilco Louw
61' substitution Paul de Villiers
62' substitution Andre Esterhuizen
63' substitution Josh Moorby
66' substitution Gerhard Steenekamp
68' yellow_card Marco van Staden
70' yellow_card Cobus Reinach
73' substitution Eben Etzebeth
74' try Will Jordan
75' conversion Ruben Love
75' substitution Luke Jacobson
75' substitution Quinn Tupaea
75' substitution Cam Roigard
78' yellow_card_complete Marco van Staden
80' yellow_card_complete Cobus Reinach
80' full_time