The rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand enters another chapter on Saturday when the Junior Springboks face the Baby Blacks in the final of the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship.
The match officials for the upcoming Rugby Championship have been announced, including the much-anticipated Eden Park clash between the All Blacks and Springboks.
South Africa continue to lead the World Rugby rankings, though New Zealand are narrowing the gap with only 1.06 points between the sides ahead of this weekend's fixtures.
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton praised their side's grit and defence after beating Argentina and sealing a World Rugby U20 Championship final clash with New Zealand.
The All Blacks delivered a much-improved performance as they clinched an emphatic 43-17 triumph over France in Wellington.
The All Blacks have confirmed that captain Scott Barrett will miss the remainder of the Test series against France.