League: Six Nations Sport: Rugby Country: South Africa Category: General

South Africa faces New Zealand in ongoing rugby union second Test

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:08 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

South Africa faces New Zealand in ongoing rugby union second Test

Summary

The second Test between South Africa and New Zealand is taking place today at 4.10pm BST. South Africa looked to recover after a 16-33 defeat in the first Test held in Johannesburg. Rassie Erasmus announced the team lineup just 48 hours after the loss, aiming to turn their performance around. The match is currently in progress, with updates expected as the teams compete for the win.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports The Guardian Sport

By the Numbers

•The match is scheduled for 4.10pm BST.
•South Africa lost the first Test 16-33 to New Zealand.
•Rassie Erasmus named his team shortly after the first Test.
•Current status of the match is ongoing.

Latest Updates

3:08 PMYahoo Sports — South Africa v New Zealand - updates from second Test in Cape Town
2:10 PMThe Guardian Sport — South Africa v New Zealand: rugby union second Test – live

What they're saying

"
Updates from the second Test (4.10pm BST) Get in touch: mail Daniel and follow us on BlueSky Has it only been a week since the first Test? On Monday, 48 hours after his side failed to turn dominance into points in a humbling 16-33 loss to the All Blacks in Johannesburg, Rassie Erasmus named his team for the second dig. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Daniel Gallan