South Africa faces New Zealand in rugby match at Ellis Park on August 22
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026
South Africa hosts New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on August 22 at 5 p.m. local time. New Zealand is coming off a 50-19 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria, continuing their unbeaten run on their tour of South Africa. Head coach Dave Rennie will evaluate player performances from the previous matches to finalize the lineup for their upcoming Tests against South Africa. This match is part of a series, with further games scheduled in Cape Town and Baltimore.
- •Match scheduled for August 22 at Ellis Park, Johannesburg.
- •Kickoff at 5 p.m. local time.
- •New Zealand won their last match 50-19 against the Bulls.
- •This match will help set the roster for future Tests.
- •Further matches are scheduled in Cape Town and Baltimore.
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