South Africa vs New Zealand Predictions & Tips - South Africa backed to cover against All Blacks

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 28 Aug 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 28 Aug 2024

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South Africa are the favourites despite key injuries.
They have won four of the last six matches against New Zealand.
South Africa aims to cover the -7 handicap, with a potential 12+ point victory.

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South Africa can continue their good form against All Blacks (Getty Images)

South Africa vs New Zealand Predictions

The hosts are favourites at home this weekend, but the All Blacks have a good record at this ground. It should be a superb contest between the biggest rivals in the sport. Recently, the Springboks have had the better of the All Blacks, however, that could change very quickly.

South Africa vs New Zealand Predictions
Head to Head
South Africa Form
South Africa Injuries & Team News
New Zealand Form
New Zealand Injuries & Team News

At the moment, South Africa, despite key injuries, look dominant in most aspects. I am backing them to cover the -7 handicap.

South Africa have won 4 of their last 6 matches against New Zealand.
South Africa are the World champions.
South Africa have won their last 2 matches by 18 & 26 points.
New Zealand have won 4 of their last 4 matches.
New Zealand have won their last 2 matches at Emirates Airline Park.

Head to Head

South Africa have won four of their last six matches against New Zealand. They last met in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, a match South Africa won 12-11 at the Parc de France.

South Africa Form

South Africa are in superb form and are favourites to not only win this match, but the entire Rugby Championship. They have begun the tournament with two bonus point victories over Australia away from home.

In the first game, the Springboks cruised to a 33-7 win in Sydney before settling for a 30-12 victory in Perth a week later. The latter game was played with a completely second-string side.

Looking back, the Springboks form has been magnificent since they lost to New Zealand away last year. They have won every game since, bar the two fixtures against Ireland.

South Africa Injuries & Team News

South Africa have made nine changes to their side but that was expected after experimenting last time out. Fortunately, lock Eben Etzebeth has been passed fit to play.

New Zealand Form

New Zealand rugby is in transition at the moment with Scott Robertson in charge. That said, it doesn’t make the All Blacks easy beats, they still have a world class side to put out on the field.

The All Blacks were too good for England in two Test matches during July before they comfortably saw off Fiji. However, cracks were appearing in the side and Argentina took advantage in round one of the Rugby Championship.

Los Pumas caused a huge upset, beating New Zealand 38-30 in Wellington. The All Blacks bounced back a week later to win 42-10 in a dominant performance.

New Zealand Injuries & Team News

The All Blacks are still in the stage of trying to figure out the best combinations. They may try a few new things again at Ellis Park.

Verdict

South Africa v New Zealand

I am backing South Africa to cover the -7 handicap with a possibility of winning by 12+ points.

South Africa -7

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