RFC Verdict
New Zealand defeated South Africa by 32 points, 20–52.
| Winner | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Margin | 32 |
| Verified score | 20–52 |
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DateSeptember 5, 2026
VenueFNB Stadium, Soweto, South Africa
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
New Zealand defeated South Africa by 32 points, 20–52.
| Winner | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Margin | 32 |
| Verified score | 20–52 |
72 total points were scored.
New Zealand scored 72% of the match points.
The total was 0.0 points above the competition average of 72.0.
| Total points | 72 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 32 |
South Africa: L
New Zealand: W
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
This was the highest-scoring recorded meeting between these teams.
RFC currently has 6 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 6 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
New Zealand’s attack (52.0 points per match) against South Africa’s defence (52.0 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| South Africa points for | 20 |
|---|---|
| South Africa points against | 52 |
| New Zealand points for | 52 |
| New Zealand points against | 20 |
South Africa is now 0-0-1 in this competition.
New Zealand is now 1-0-0 in this competition.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
South Africa has won the last 2 recorded meetings.
| Team | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Consecutive Wins | 2 |
RFC currently has 6 completed meetings between South Africa and New Zealand available in this dataset.
| Meetings | 6 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | South Africa |
| Away Team | New Zealand |
Their recorded meetings average 61.2 combined points.
| Combined Points | 367 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 6 |
| Average | 61.2 |
Meetings currently recorded by RFC