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South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Latest score updates as Springboks and All Blacks battle in third Test

TRY! South Africa 0-7 New Zealand (Savea, con: Love)

12’ – With the penalty, NZ kick to touch. From the lineout Aumua makes initial ground with a bustling drive forward. The next phases sees Savea collect from the ruck and add the final couple of yards to get the visitors off the mark.

Love’s conversion is straightforward.

Alan Smith5 September 2026 16:26

South Africa 0-0 New Zealand

10’ – New Zealand up the pace and work it through eight phases before Feinberg-Mngomezulu commits a knock on. They make more progress with the advantage ongoing before the referee whistles and goes back to the offence.

The TMO, France’s Eric Gauzins, is having a look and the SA No. 10 is shown a yellow card for a deliberate knock-on. They discuss whether it’s worth a penalty try and decide not.

To compound matters for the hosts Kolbe is off for a HIA and Libbok is on in his place.

Alan Smith5 September 2026 16:24

South Africa 0-0 New Zealand

7’ – Scrum time for the first time. New Zealand will put it in just inside their half. Their pack has a weight advantage of about 32kg.

Barrett gets it moving quickly and there are then a couple of kicks exchanged before Jordan gathers and embarks on a menacing run down the middle, gaining sufficient ground into the Springbok half.

Alan Smith5 September 2026 16:20

South Africa 0-0 New Zealand

5’ – But the hosts are penalised for not releasing in the ruck and New Zealand are gifted an opportunity to ease the threat for now. The kick is held up by a strong wind that is immediately noticeable but the All Blacks retain the ball from the lineout on the 22.

Alan Smith5 September 2026 16:17

South Africa 0-0 New Zealand

4’ – The TMO is having a look at a high tackle by Tupaea on Feinberg-Mngomezulu. Their heads clash and the slo mo replay makes it look fairly nasty. But the recommendation is just a penalty, which is swiftly put into touch on the left and the edge of the All Blacks 22.

Alan Smith5 September 2026 16:15

South Africa 0-0 New Zealand

2’ – The All Blacks work it left but too far left – Barrett passing it straight out for a lineout. Marx throws it in, Nortje claims it uncontested and the hosts will try and get a move going.

Alan Smith5 September 2026 16:13

We’re underway! South Africa 0-0 New Zealand

And we’re playing in Johannesburg. Ruben Love kicks off with his All Blacks moving from left to right as we watch.

Alan Smith5 September 2026 16:11

Tears and passion aplenty

We’ve been treated to rousing renditions of both anthems and there are no shortage of tears – in the stands and on the pitch.

Already the intensity levels are phenomenal.

Alan Smith5 September 2026 16:07

Here come the teams

Fears of thunderstorms have not become reality just yet. The teams are on their way out of the tunnel and we’re almost set for the haka.

South Africa’s Siya Kolisi during the warm up before the match (Reuters)

Alan Smith5 September 2026 16:00

Third Test match officials

Nika Amashukeli had originally been slated for the second Test before falling ill, with Angus Gardner forced to step in. The Australian is on the touchline today with Amashukeli ready to take the whistle.

Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)

ARs: Angus Gardner (Aus) & Christophe Ridley (Eng)

Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli, right, is in charge
Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli, right, is in charge (PA Wire)

Harry Latham-Coyle5 September 2026 15:55

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