South Africa and New Zealand prepare for fourth Rugby's Greatest Rivalry test
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

South Africa enters the fourth Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test against New Zealand in Baltimore with a 2-1 series lead. The match is scheduled for Saturday. This event serves as a significant marker for New Zealand ahead of next year's World Cup, as the team works to address the performance gap against South Africa. Dave Rennie leads the New Zealand side as they look to recover ground in the four-match series. South Africa aims to maintain their current series advantage as both teams continue preparations for international competition in the coming year. The outcome of this weekend's contest will conclude the series between the two sides.
- •South Africa currently leads the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 2-1.
- •The fourth test match takes place this Saturday in Baltimore.
- •Dave Rennie coaches the New Zealand team.
- •The game is the final test in the current series.
- 7:50 AMESPN Rugby — South Africa vs. New Zealand - Boks look to double down on dominance in Baltimore
"South Africa head into Saturday's fourth Rugby's Greatest Rivalry (RGR) Test against New Zealand in Baltimore 2-1 up, and a win would leave Dave Rennie's side in no doubt about the size of the gap they have to close ahead of next year's World Cup.
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