Introduction to the Match
The All Blacks and the Springboks are set to face off in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, September 13. This highly anticipated match will take place at Sky Stadium in Wellington, with the hopes of both teams hanging in the balance.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, September 13
- Start Time: 8:05 am
- Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
- Competition: Rugby Championship
- TV: Sky Sports+ & Main Event
Betting Tips and Predictions
For those interested in placing a bet, the best bet is on South Africa at 7-4 with Hills. The odds are as follows:
- New Zealand: 8-15
- South Africa: 7-4
- Draw: 22-1
Preview of the Match
South Africa is looking to bounce back from their defeat to New Zealand at Eden Park last weekend. Despite their long history of struggles at Eden Park, the Springboks are hopeful that the change in venue will bring them better luck. The All Blacks have a strong record at home, but Sky Stadium has proven to be a more challenging venue for them in the past.
Team News and Predicted Line-Ups
New Zealand
New Zealand’s lineup includes debutant Leroy Carter on the left wing and Noah Hotham at scrum-half. The starting line-up is as follows:
- 15 D McKenzie
- 14 W Jordan
- 13 B Proctor
- 12 J Barrett
- 11 L Carter
- 10 B Learned
- 9 N Hotham
- 1 E de Groot
- 2 S Taukei’ahi
- 3 T Lomax
- 4 S Barrett (c)
- 5 T Va’i
- 6 S Parker
- 7 A Savea
- 8 W City
South Africa
The Springboks have made seven changes to their starting lineup, including the debut of Ethan Hooker on the left wing. Their starting line-up is as follows:
- 15 A Fass
- 14 C Kolbe
- 13 C Moodie
- 12 D Williams
- 11 E Hooker
- 10 S Finberg
- 9 C Reinach
- 1 O Nche
- 2 M Marx
- 3 T du Toit
- 4 L de Year
- 5 R Nort
- 6 S Kolisi (c)
- 7 PS du Toit
- 8 J Wiese
Conclusion
The match between New Zealand and South Africa promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to secure a win in the Rugby Championship. With the All Blacks’ strong home record and the Springboks’ determination to bounce back from their previous defeat, this match is not to be missed. Will New Zealand continue their dominance, or can South Africa pull off an upset? Tune in to find out.
