Anthems concluded and it is time for the All Black Haka

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

New Zealand host South Africa in round 2 of the Rugby Championship. Both side are coming off impressive wins, with the All Blacks beating Argentina 41-12 in the opening round and the Springboks running out 43-12 victors over Australia. Head to head these teams have met on 103 occasions, with the All Blacks winning 61 to the 38 by the Springboks to go along with four draws. The sides played twice in the 2022 Rugby Championship, splitting it one apiece as South Africa won the first encounter 26-10 and New Zealand the second 35-23.