Springboks to face All Blacks at Eden Park for the first time in over a decade

The highly anticipated showdown with the world champions is set to take place at the spiritual home of New Zealand rugby on September 6 as part of the Rugby Championship schedule.

It will be the first of back-to-back Tests between the All Blacks and Springboks on New Zealand soil as the rivalry between the old foes is set to resume a week later when they meet at Sky Stadium in Wellington on September 13.

The clash between New Zealand and South Africa at Eden Park will be the first time that the All Blacks host their arch rivals at the famous venue since 2013 when the home side clinched a 29-15 victory.

The NZR also confirmed that the All Blacks' third and final home Test will be against Australia which will also take place at Eden Park on September 27, while the venues for their three mid-year internationals against France were also announced.

Les Bleus visit New Zealand for the first time since 2018 in what should be a mouthwatering three-match Test series.

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson is delighted that his team's home Test schedule has been confirmed.

"Playing at home and representing your country in front of New Zealanders is always special and especially so against three of our most traditional rivals," he said.

"France, South Africa and Australia will each bring unique challenges and that's exciting for us as we continue to build our game in 2025."

SA Rugby recently revealed the Boks home Test schedule for next year, which will see them face Italy (twice) and Georgia in July before hosting two Tests against the Wallabies in August and one against Argentina in September.

The Wallabies will be coming off what should be a thrilling series against the British & Irish Lions in July.

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