How to watch Springboks v All Blacks for FREE: Stream today’s 3rd Greatest Rivalry Test from anywhere

It’s currently honours even between the two best sides in the world. Who will seize the Greatest Rivalry initiative with victory in Johannesburg?
Watch South Africa v New Zealand as the Greatest Rivalry series reaches a crescendo in Johannesburg.
The All Blacks shocked the hosts in the opening game, running out 33-16 winners at Ellis Park. But there was no way Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus was going to take defeat lying down, and his men subsequently bounced back with a 33-26 victory in Cape Town.
Today’s third Test won’t decide who wins the series – there’s still a fourth and final match to play in the United States – but both sides know that defeat will prevent them from claiming the Greatest Rivalry trophy outright. Not that anyone needs any additional motivation for a clash between the two best rugby sides on the planet.
The match kicks off at 4.10pm BST / 5.10pm SAST / 3.10am NZST (Sunday), and you can watch Springboks v All Blacks live streams for free in the US. We’ll tell you everything you need to know to tune in below – including details of how you can use a VPN to watch the match from anywhere. Scroll down to the end of the article for a preview, teams and officials.
Key information
– South Africa v New Zealand date: Saturday 5 September 2026
– South Africa v New Zealand venue: FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
– Springboks v All Blacks kick-off time: 4.10pm BST / 5.10pm SAST (local) / 3.10am NZST (Sunday) / 1.10am AEST (Sunday) / 5.10pm CET / 11.10am EDT / 8.10am PDT
– Springboks v All Blacks free stream: RugbyPass TV (US)
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Watch South Africa v New Zealand for FREE in the US
If you’re in the US you can enjoy this third Greatest Rivalry Test on World Rugby’s RugbyPass TV. While the service is free to use in the States, you will need to register before you can watch the games.
Kick-off time for Springboks v All Blacks live streams is 11.10am EDT / 8.10am PDT this morning.
If you’re away from home this weekend, a VPN can help you watch your usual South Africa v New Zealand live stream as if you were back at home. You’ll find more on that below…
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More ways to watch South Africa v New Zealand live streams
- UK and Ireland:Rugby fans in the UK and Ireland can go to Sky Sports Action to get front-row seats for today’s Greatest Rivalry action. Check out the latest Sky Sports subscription offers at the Sky website – prices currently start at £22 per month – or go to Now Sports for daily (£14.99) and monthly (starting from £28) plans. Kick-off is 4.10pm BST.
- New Zealand: In New Zealand, Springboks v All Blacks live streams are on Sky Sport, which costs $59.99 per month for a streaming subscription ($29.99 day options are also available). Kick-off time is 3.10am NZST on Sunday morning, but you can also watch the game on a delay for free on Three and its ThreeNow streaming service. The rerun action starts at 11.30am NZST on Sunday.
- South Africa: SuperSport will be your destination for the third Test in South Africa, and is available via DStv and streaming. The match gets underway at 5.10pm SAST.
- Australia: Aussie fans can watch South Africa v New Zealand live streams ad-free on subscription service Stan Sport, which requires a $20 per month Stan Sport plan in addition to your base Stan subscription (which starts at $9.99 per month). Kick-off time is 1.10am AEST (Sunday), so get burning that midnight oil.
- Canada: In Canada? You can watch Springboks v All Blacks live streams via Premier Sports – kick-off is 11.10am EDT / 8.10am PDT on Saturday morning. A monthly pass costs CA$29.99, though you can save money with a six-month pass (CA$79.99) or an annual subscription ($139.99).
Springboks v All Blacks Third Test preview
It turns out that the “Greatest Rivalry” title wasn’t just a clever marketing gimmick. The top two sides in the world have made good on the bombast of that hyperbolic name to deliver what could be a series for the ages. There’s even been some behind-the-scenes drama courtesy of South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus’s late line-up tinkering last weekend.
With honours currently even, this third Test – while not a decider – will be crucial. At time of writing, Ox Nché, Malcolm Marx and Wilco Louw are set to start in the front row – will Erasmus pull another late line-up switch out of the bag this week? – in an otherwise unchanged pack. Meanwhile, the ever-dangerous Cheslin Kolbe moves to full-back, with Kurt-Lee Arendse taking his place on the wing.
All Black boss Dave Rennie, meanwhile, has stuck with the backs division that’s caused the Springboks so many problems in the first two Tests – with New Zealand’s all-time record try-scorer, Will Jordan, sure to pose a threat on the wing. Up front, Asafo Aumua comes in for Codie Taylor at hooker, while Sam Darry gets the nod over Fabian Holland in the second row. Peter Lakai starts on the blindside in place of Simon Parker.
This is the last match of the series in South Africa before the sides relocate to Baltimore for the finale. Both will be desperate to fly to America with the upper hand, and the chance of winning the Greatest Rivalry trophy outright.
Springboks v All Blacks third Test teams and officials
South Africa
Cheslin Kolbe, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Ethan Hooker, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cobus Reinach; Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, Wilco Louw, Eben Etzebeth, Ruan Nortje, Siya Kolisi (captain), Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jasper Wiese
Replacements:
Deon Fourie, Gerhard Steenekamp, Thomas du Toit, Lood de Jager, Andre Esterhuizen, Cameron Hanekom, Morne van den Berg, Manie Libbok
New Zealand
Damian McKenzie, Will Jordan, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, Leroy Carter, Ruben Love, Cam Roigard; George Bower, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Tupou Vaa’i, Sam Darry, Peter Lakai, Luke Jacobson, Ardie Savea (captain)
Replacements:
Samisoni Taukei’aho, Xavier Numia, Fletcher Newell, Fabian Holland, Wallace Sititi, Kyle Preston, Anton Lienert-Brown, Josh Moorby
Having been forced to withdraw from last week’s fixture, Georgia’s Nika Amashukeli is the referee for this third test. He’s assisted by Angus Gardner (Australia) and Christophe Ridley (Australia), with Eric Gauzins (France) in the TMO booth.
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Facts Only

* South Africa v New Zealand date: Saturday, September 5, 2026.
* Venue: FNB Stadium, Johannesburg.
* Kick-off times listed include 4:10 pm BST / 5:10 pm SAST (local).
* Free stream availability in the US is via RugbyPass TV.
* The match involves Springboks and All Blacks.
* South Africa team lineup includes Cheslin Kolbe, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Ethan Hooker, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cobus Reinach; Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, Wilco Louw, Eben Etzebeth, Ruan Nortje, Siya Kolisi (captain), Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jasper Wiese.
* New Zealand team lineup includes Damian McKenzie, Will Jordan, Quinn Tupaea, Jordie Barrett, Leroy Carter, Ruben Love, Cam Roigard; George Bower, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Tupou Vaa’i, Sam Darry, Peter Lakai, Luke Jacobson, Ardie Savea (captain).
* The referee is Nika Amashukeli.

Executive Summary

The third test of the Greatest Rivalry series between South Africa and New Zealand is scheduled for September 5, 2026, at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. The match follows an opening game where the All Blacks won 33-16 at Ellis Park, followed by a victory for the Springboks against Cape Town. While this third test will not determine the series winner, both teams recognize that any defeat would prevent claiming the overall rivalry trophy outright. Kick-off times vary globally, with various local start times specified for different regions like BST, SAST, NZST, and EDT/PDT. Free streams are available via RugbyPass TV in the US, though registration is required. Various regional broadcasting options exist, including Sky Sports Action in the UK/Ireland, Sky Sport in New Zealand, SuperSport in South Africa, Stan Sport in Australia, Premier Sports in Canada, and Three/ThreeNow for a delayed viewing option in New Zealand.

Full Take

The narrative frames the third test not as a deciding moment, but as a crucial step in establishing the supremacy of the rivalry between the two world-leading rugby nations. The recurring motif is the tension created by even standings and the lingering uncertainty surrounding leadership changes within the Springbok setup, specifically the possibility of further late line-up adjustments under Rassie Erasmus. This sets up a pattern where behind-the-scenes tactical maneuvering becomes as significant as on-field performance. The emphasis on securing the trophy suggests an underlying need for definitive closure, which is momentarily deferred to a final match in the United States. The inclusion of VPN recommendations and diverse streaming options highlights a reality where access and engagement are mediated by geography and commercial infrastructure. This signals that while the sporting event is presented as pure competition, the experience itself is layered with logistical hurdles and commercial distribution strategies. The focus on personnel changes—Kolbe moving to full-back and Arendse shifting positions—suggests an ongoing state of flux in the established power structure, implying that the perceived dominance is contingent and subject to ongoing negotiation rather than settled fact.
Bridge Questions: If the series outcome is not immediately decided by this match, what specific metrics or performance indicators must be established for the rivalry to be considered truly balanced? How does the strategic necessity of line-up adjustments reflect deeper institutional pressures within elite sports management, and what can be inferred about the balance between on-field narrative and internal control? What are the systemic implications when access to high-stakes events is distributed through varied, region-locked commercial services?

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The text functions primarily as a sports news broadcast mixed with commercial advertising; the factual core appears grounded in specific scheduling and team information, but the framing leans heavily on promotional material.

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Sentence length variance is moderate; some highly informational sections contrast with more promotional ones.

The text successfully navigates a shift from hype to dry scheduling and then into detailed team lineups, showing logical structural flow.

The heavy use of promotional elements (VPN advertising, subscription details) is integrated somewhat awkwardly with the core narrative.

Specific numerical data (dates, times, player names, specific team lineups) suggests direct extraction from a reliable source rather than pure hallucination.

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The integration of very specific, rapidly changing scheduling details and detailed team selection shifts implies human editorial oversight focused on timeliness.

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