RFC Verdict
South Africa A defeated Zimbabwe by 40 points, 40–0.
| Winner | South Africa A |
|---|---|
| Margin | 40 |
| Verified score | 40–0 |
Men's Internationals 2026
Full Time
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RSA
South Africa A
40–0
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ZIM
Zimbabwe
DateJune 20, 2026
VenueNelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
40 total points were scored.
South Africa A scored 100% of the match points.
The total was 19.7 points below the competition average of 59.7.
| Total points | 40 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 40 |
Form Guide
South Africa A: W W W
Zimbabwe: L
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
This was the highest-scoring recorded meeting between these teams.
This matched the closest recorded finish between these teams.
| Recorded meetings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
South Africa A’s attack (45.7 points per match) against Zimbabwe’s defence (40.0 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| South Africa A points for | 45.7 |
|---|---|
| South Africa A points against | 13.7 |
| Zimbabwe points for | 0 |
| Zimbabwe points against | 40 |
What This Means
South Africa A is now 3-0-0 in this competition and on a 3-match winning run.
Zimbabwe is now 0-0-1 in this competition.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
What’s Next
South Africa A next faces Australia — Sun, Sep 27, 2026 4:30 AM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
This is the closest meeting between these teams currently available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Closest meeting
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: South Africa A vs Zimbabwe
- Method
- Identifies whether the current result matches the smallest recorded margin.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 09:14:06 UTC
Data used
| Current Margin | 40 |
|---|---|
| Smallest Recorded Margin | 40 |
| Meetings | 1 |
RFC currently has 1 completed meeting between South Africa A and Zimbabwe available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: South Africa A vs Zimbabwe
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 09:14:06 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | South Africa A |
| Away Team | Zimbabwe |
Their recorded meetings average 40.0 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: South Africa A vs Zimbabwe
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-09-21 09:14:06 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 40 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 1 |
| Average | 40 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateJune 20, 2026Match date
VenueNelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South AfricaMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
4 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeAimee Barrett-TheronLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Sean Muller
Assistant Referee 2Dylen November
TV Match OfficialMarius Jonker
South Africa A
Starting XV
- –Mzwandile StickHead Coach
- 1Boan VenterProp
- 2Siphosethu MnebeleleHooker
- 3Neethling FoucheProp
- 4Vincent TshitukaLock
- 5
- 6Emmanuel TshitukaFlanker
- 7Bathobele HlekaniFlanker
- 8Phendulani ButheleziNumber 8
- 9Hassiem PeadScrum Half
- 10Yaqeen AhmedFly Half
- 11
- 12Lukhanyo AmCentre
- 13Markus MullerCentre
- 14Jaco WilliamsWing
- 15Luan GiliomeeFull Back
Replacements
- 16Liam Van WykReplacement
- 17Oliver ReidReplacement
- 18Hanro JacobsReplacement
- 19Adre SmithReplacement
- 20Sibabalwe MahasheReplacement
- 21Nico SteynReplacement
- 22Imad KhanReplacement
- 23Jurenzo JuliusReplacement
Zimbabwe
Starting XV
- –Pieter BenadeHead Coach
- 1Victor MupungaProp
- 2Matthew MandiomaHooker
- 3Bornwell GwinjiProp
- 4
- 5Gary PorterLock
- 6Simbarashe SirahaFlanker
- 7Dylan UteteFlanker
- 8Tino MavesereNumber 8
- 9Hilton MudarikiScrum Half
- 10Bruce HoustonFly Half
- 11Edward SigaukeWing
- 12Kudzai MashawiCentre
- 13Brandon MudzekenyedziCentre
- 14Trevor GurweWing
- 15Tapiwa MafuraFull Back
Replacements
- 16Liam LarkanReplacement
- 17Tijde VisserReplacement
- 18Michael KumbiraiReplacement
- 19Daniel CookeReplacement
- 20Tadiwa GwashuReplacement
- 21Aiden BurnettReplacement
- 22Keegan JoubertReplacement
- 23Dion KhumaloReplacement
16′
🏉
Try5–0
Nico SteynSouth Africa A17′
🏉
Try10–0
Yaqeen AhmedSouth Africa A18′
◆
Conversion12–0
Yaqeen AhmedSouth Africa A21′
🏉
Try17–0
Markus MullerSouth Africa A22′
◆
Conversion19–0
Yaqeen AhmedSouth Africa A31′
🏉
Try24–0
Hassiem PeadSouth Africa A32′
◆
Conversion26–0
Yaqeen AhmedSouth Africa A52′
🟥
Red Card26–0
Yaqeen AhmedSouth Africa A56′
◆
Conversion28–0
Luan GiliomeeSouth Africa A67′
🏉
Try33–0
Imad KhanSouth Africa A67′
◆
Conversion35–0
Luan GiliomeeSouth Africa A80′
🏉
Try40–0
Jaco WilliamsSouth Africa A81′
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Missed Conversion40–0
Imad KhanSouth Africa ASouth Africa AAnimated Team ComparisonZimbabwe
OverviewTeam comparison
Points
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Tries
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KickingTeam comparison
Conversions
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DisciplineTeam comparison
Red Cards
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South Africa A
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Zimbabwe
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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
1Meetings
1South Africa A wins
0Draws
0Zimbabwe wins
Recent meetings
South Africa AJune 20, 2026 · Men's Internationals 2026 · Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
40 – 0Zimbabwe