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All Blacks and Springboks clash in the Rugby Championship in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final
Scott Robertson faces intense scrutiny after five losses in 17 tests as All Blacks defend Eden Park's 50-match unbeaten streak against the Springboks, who have not won there since 1937.
- The All Blacks and Springboks face off in a Rugby Championship test on Saturday at Auckland's Eden Park, repeating the 2023 World Cup final.
- The match follows both teams losing prior fixtures, raising pressure on coaches Scott Robertson and Rassie Erasmus to deliver a decisive result.
- New Zealand defends a 50-test unbeaten streak at Eden Park dating back to 1994, while South Africa pursues their first win there since 1937 with a mostly experienced squad.
- Coach Erasmus made four changes and highlighted Ardie Savea’s 100th Test, while Robertson called on seasoned coach Wayne Smith amid injuries limiting scrumhalf selections.
- The outcome could alter world rankings and extend or break long-standing streaks, intensifying the significance of this high-stakes encounter.
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All Blacks and Springboks clash in the Rugby Championship in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final
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