South Africa Stuns New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town to Hand All Blacks First Loss of 2026
South Africa needs a win to stay in contention for the four-Test series after a 33-16 loss in the opener, officials said.
- South Africa hosts New Zealand today, Saturday, August 29, at DHL Stadium in Cape Town for the second Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test, airing on SuperSport channels 201 and 211.
- After last weekend's 33-16 loss at Ellis Park, the Springboks seek to rebound; the All Blacks arrive following a 41-35 win over the Lions on Tuesday.
- Rassie Erasmus confirmed Siya Kolisi will captain the side, while Pieter-Steph du Toit becomes the 11th player to reach 100 Test caps; All Blacks coach Dave Rennie expects both teams to "be better."
- Victory today remains essential for South Africa to keep their hopes of winning the four-Test series alive, as the team aims to address missed tackles and unconverted chances.
- Following today's encounter, the teams travel to Johannesburg for the third Test next Saturday.
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South Africa stuns New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town to hand All Blacks first loss of 2026
South Africa has handed New Zealand its first defeat of the year by 33-26 and evened their four-test series at 1-1 at Cape Town Stadium.
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