Lions face New Zealand in midweek rugby tour match at Ellis Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Lions are set to play New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg at 6pm BST on August 25. This match follows New Zealand's strong performance in their first Test against South Africa, where they secured a 1-0 lead in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. Both teams are fielding adjusted line-ups, with New Zealand including Richie Mo’unga, who has been called up as an injury replacement. The Lions are looking to leverage some South African talent to challenge the All Blacks in this final midweek match.
- •Match kicks off at 6pm BST on August 25 in Johannesburg.
- •New Zealand leads the series 1-0 after defeating South Africa.
- •Richie Mo’unga returns to the All Blacks squad.
- •The Lions feature several South African internationals in their lineup.
- •Both teams have made changes from their previous encounters.
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