All Blacks 10 Springboks 43 By Liam Napier in Wellington The capital curse strikes again. This time with an embarrassing record loss to the Springboks. Thi

South Africa humiliated New Zealand and condemned the All Blacks to their heaviest ever defeat. After New Zealand held on for victory to extend their unbeaten streak at Eden Park last weekend, the Springboks scored 43 points in a sensational six-try victory to revive their Rugby Championship title hopes in Wellington.

The third-placed All Blacks are level with defending champions South Africa on 10 points, one ahead of the Pumas after four rounds of the tightest Rugby Championship. All four nations have two wins and two defeats, and all to play for.

South Africa will not get carried away with their record 43-10 defeat of New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday which reignited their Rugby Championship title defence, with coach Rassie Erasmus saying they would have a "good night" and then move on.

South Africa exploited New Zealand's vulnerabilities to claim a historic 43-10 victory in Wellington, marking the All Blacks' worst-ever defeat. Despite early setbacks and injuries, the Springboks rallied with 36 unanswered points,

The South African rugby community is in mourning following the death of Springboks legend Jan Boland Coetzee, who passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025.

The All Blacks and South Africa head to Wellington's Sky Stadium following a thriller at Eden Park, where the hosts prevailed 24-17. Newstalk ZB match commentator Elliott Smith joined Adam Cooper to describe the main talking points from both team camps through the week.

Recalled Springboks forward Jasper Wiese said Friday he was "stupid" to be suspended for a headbutt but is still vowing to play "on the edge" against the All Blacks.