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.
Springbok number eight Jasper Wiese has been banned for four matches following his red card in the victory over Italy in Gqeberha.
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.
The Springboks remain in top spot in the World Rugby rankings following the weekend's action but the All Blacks have managed to close the gap.
Loose forward Thando Biyela will captain the in-form Junior Boks in their third and final Pool A match of the World Rugby U20 Championship against Scotland on Wednesday.
Ardie Savea has earned an insurmountable lead in the Player of the Year race for the Super Rugby Pacific season.