Here’s how to watch a New Zealand vs South Africa live stream from anywhere, with the All Blacks hosting the mighty Proteas in the de facto 2023 Rugby Championship decider. Catch it on Stan, FloRugby, Sky and more.
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Looking for a New Zealand vs South Africa live stream? It’s being shown on Sky Sport Now in New Zealand, which offers new users a 7-day FREE trial. Use a VPN to unblock the Sky Sport Now free trial when travelling away NZ. In South Africa, the game is on SuperSport, and in Australia it’s on Stan Sport. Rugby fans in the UK can watch New Zealand vs South Africa on Sky Sports, while those in the US can tune in on FloRugby. Full details on how to watch New Zealand vs South Africa just below.New Zealand vs South Africa preview
After all the talk of shifting powers and narrowing gaps, New Zealand and South Africa each delivered an emphatic reminder of their standing in the game in their 2023 Rugby Championship openers. In case there was any doubt beforehand, their meeting at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland today stands to be the de facto tournament decider.
As brutal as the All Blacks’ 41-12 dismantling of Argentina was, it’s the Proteas that are sending out the most intimidating signals. The side that smashed Australia 43-12 was essentially Jacques Nienaber’s B Team, with only five players who started the victory set to line up against New Zealand.
It’s a level of strength and depth that makes you wonder how on Earth South Africa are ranked fourth in the world. Hat-trick hero Kurt-Lee Arendse isn’t even in the squad, while Pieter-Steph du Toit, who also crossed the whitewash last weekend, is on the bench alongside Malcolm Marx and Duane Vermuelen. There is, however, doubt over the involvement of skipper Eben Etzebeth after the death of his father.
The All Blacks flew out of the blocks against the Pumas with three tries in the first 12 minutes, but will they be able to start with the same ferocity after a long-haul flight back from South America? There are motivating factors in spades, with this serving as their first Test on home soil in 2023, and against their biggest rivals and the world champions.
Brodie Retallick is expected to start in place of captain Sam Whitelock again, while Richie Mo’unga is ready to make his mark after sitting out most of the opener. Here’s how to watch a free New Zealand vs South Africa live stream wherever you are. How to watch All Blacks vs South Africa: live stream rugby in New Zealand
Sky Sport is the place to watch All Blacks vs South Africa, along with every 2023 Rugby Championship game, in New Zealand.
