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Savea to Win 100th Cap in South African Showdown

Ardie Savea becomes the 15th All Black to reach 100 tests amid lineup changes due to injuries, as Kyle Preston debuts off the bench in a key Rugby Championship match.

  • The All Blacks named their team to face the Springboks in a Rugby Championship match this Saturday at Eden Park with Kyle Preston set to debut from the bench.
  • Preston was added to the squad due to injuries sustained by the key halfbacks Cam Roigard, Noah Hotham, and Ratima, who is currently recovering from a rib injury.
  • Ardie Savea is set to mark his 100th test appearance at openside, with Wallace Sititi named at number eight and Finlay Christie returning to the starting lineup at halfback.
  • Coach Scott Robertson urged his team to concentrate on countering the Springboks' intense physical approach rather than dwelling on their impressive unbeaten run, while also commending Preston for his intelligence and composure.
  • The upcoming match will challenge the All Blacks' impressive 50-test unbeaten run at Eden Park since 1994, as they face South Africa, the defending champions from the last two World Cups.
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Planet Rugby broke the news in Dunedin, New Zealand on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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