The Springboks face the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday in their final warm-up game ahead of their Rugby World Cup title defence. Get the latest team news, kick-off times and more here!
Final warm-up before the World Cup!
Both sides play their last Test before the World Cup here, with a win for either outfit set to be a massive boost in the way of momentum. The Boks have named a virtual full-strength pack of forwards as they look to avenge their 20-35 defeat to the Kiwis in Auckland in July. Will they have enough against Ian Foster’s men?
Friday night rugby under the lights 🤤
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The Springboks battle the All Blacks at Twickenham in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up clash!
📺 We're live on #TheHomeOfSport from 7:30PM to build up to the game! pic.twitter.com/kIhNPKBTFX
Betting Odds
Springboks 2/1 | Draw 20/1 | All Blacks 43/100
Handicap
SA (+5.5) 9/10 | NZ (-5.5) 9/10
Teams
Springboks
15 Damian Willemse, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Canan Moodie, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Franco Mostert, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Steven Kitshoff.
Substitutes: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Trevor Nyakane, 19 Jean Kleyn, 20 RG Snyman, 21 Marco van Staden, 22 Cobus Reinach, 23 Willie le Roux.
All Blacks
15 Beauden Barrett, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Mark Telea, 10 Richie Mounga, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Sam Cane (c), 6 Luke Jacobson, 5 Scott Barrett, 4 Sam Whitelock, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Dane Coles, 1 Ethan de Groot.
Substitutes: 16 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17 Tamaiti Williams, 18 Fletcher Newell, 19 Josh Lord, 20 Tupou Vaai, 21 Dalton Papali’i, 22 Cam Roigard, 23 Anton Leinert-Brown.
When And Where To Watch
Build-up to this Rugby World Cup warm-up clash starts at 19:30, with match coverage beginning at 20:20 live on SuperSport Grand Stand (channel 201).
Twickenham Stadium
Opening in London in 1909, The Cabbage Patch is arguably the most prestigious rugby stadium in the world, having played host to numerous classic matches over the years. The last time the Boks and ABs clashed at the venue was back at the 2015 World Cup, when a Dan Carter-inspired New Zealand claimed a 20-18 semi-final win.
