Bet on Boks vs All Blacks: A Historic Showdown at Eden Park

This Saturday, history beckons as the Springboks take on the All Blacks at Eden Park in the Rugby Championship. For South African fans, this clash is more than just another Test match — it’s a chance to witness the Boks chase their first win at New Zealand’s rugby fortress since 1937. With Sportingbet, you can bet on rugby’s greatest rivalry and experience every tackle, turnover, and try with competitive odds and thrilling markets.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. The Springboks, reigning world champions, are on the hunt for a fifth consecutive victory over the All Blacks and are determined to defend their Rugby Championship crown. But Eden Park has long been New Zealand’s fortress — the All Blacks haven’t lost there since 1994, and they’ll be desperate to protect both their unbeaten record and their No. 1 world ranking.

As Rassie Erasmus put it:

“Facing the All Blacks away from home is always a challenge, and doing so at Eden Park makes both teams desperate.”

That desperation, combined with decades of history, makes this a clash where you’ll want to be part of the action and bet on SA vs NZL.

The Springboks and All Blacks share rugby’s most iconic rivalry. From the Flour Bomb Test in 1981, to the unforgettable World Cup battles, to the controversial red card in 2013, every encounter adds a new chapter.

Eden Park, however, remains South Africa’s toughest frontier. The Boks’ only two victories there came in 1921 and 1937, while their most recent visit in 2013 ended in a 29–15 defeat. Since then, New Zealand’s unbeaten streak at the venue has grown to 50 matches.

But if any team can end that drought, it’s this Bok side — world champions, battle-hardened, and desperate to make history.

• Kolisi’s Fitness: Injured captain Siya Kolisi has travelled with the squad, though his availability remains uncertain. His leadership could prove decisive.
  
  

• Bongi’s Absence: Veteran hooker Bongi Mbonambi has stayed behind due to family matters, opening the door for Malcolm Marx and Jan-Hendrik Wessels to step up.
  
  

• Form & Firepower: With stars like Cheslin Kolbe, Handré Pollard, and Eben Etzebeth ready for battle, the Boks have the firepower to challenge New Zealand on their home turf.

• The Bomb Squad: The Springboks’ famous “Bomb Squad” will once again take centre stage, with Rassie Erasmus leaning on a forward-heavy bench to unleash fresh power in the latter stages of the match. Designed to maintain relentless physical intensity and shift momentum, this tactic turns impact players into game-changers rather than mere backups.

Rassie summed it up best:

“We’re really desperate. None of us were even born the last time the Springboks won at Eden Park. That’s a big motivation for us.”

When it comes to betting on rugby, few matches deliver the intensity of Boks vs All Blacks. At Sportingbet, you’ll find the best odds and a wide range of markets:

• Match Winner – Back the Boks to end their Eden Park curse or the All Blacks to extend their streak.
  

• Handicap Betting – Perfect for a clash expected to go down to the wire.
  

• First Try Scorer – Will Kolbe’s speed, Arendse’s finishing, or Savea’s power break the deadlock?

The Springboks haven’t beaten the All Blacks at Eden Park in 88 years. On Saturday, they’ll get another chance to rewrite history. Whether you believe Kolisi’s men will rise to the challenge or the All Blacks will hold firm in their fortress, one thing is certain: this is rugby at its fiercest.

Don’t just watch it — bet on Boks vs All Blacks with Sportingbet and be part of rugby history in the making.