South Africa vs New Zealand Prediction & Betting Tips - Test Matches
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by Steve Ashfield | in Rugby Predictions
South Africa rule the roost when it comes to world rugby. The Springboks are the reigning world champions and sit at the top of the rankings. This Saturday sees them host New Zealand who they have beaten in five of their last six matches and our prediction is a South Africa win.
The All-Blacks will definitely be looking for some revenge on Saturday. Their last match against South Africa was on home soil in last year's Rugby Championship. South Africa won that match 43-10, a week after New Zealand had recorded a narrow victory.
The year before that, South Africa had beaten the All-Blacks twice at home. Of the 54 matches that these two countries have played in South Africa, 28 have been won by the Springboks and 25 by New Zealand with one draw.
The All-Blacks have won just four times in South Africa since 2016.
This test series replaces the Rugby Championship this year with four matches being played in South Africa, before a final one in Baltimore, USA. It's going to be a tough task for recently appointed New Zealand coach Dave Rennie who took over in January.
New Zealand have comfortably won their three warm-up games, but now they face a far tougher test.
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South Africa v New Zealand Best Betting Odds
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South Africa - New Zealand Key Points
- South Africa are the reigning world champions.
- South Africa have topped the world rankings since 2024.
- The last home games for South Africa against New Zealand were in 2024 and produced two wins for the Springboks.
- The last match played between these two countries was won 43-10 by South Africa in New Zealand.
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Our South Africa vs New Zealand Prediction
South Africa begin this four-test series against New Zealand, three of which will be played on home soil. The world champions top the rankings and had a convincing victory in New Zealand the last time these two countries met.
South Africa are unbeaten in the last 12 matches they have played. New Zealand were the last team to beat them,but this is going to be such a tough match for them facing the world champions in their own backyard. Our South Africa v New Zealand prediction is South Africa wins.
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