Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has made it clear: snapping New Zealand\u2019s three-decade unbeaten run at Eden Park is at the top of the Springboks\u2019 agenda for 2025. As the Rugby Championship looms, the national side is firmly focused on conquering what has long been rugby\u2019s most impenetrable fortress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The All Blacks haven\u2019t tasted defeat at Eden Park since 1994, when France famously pulled off a dramatic 23\u201320 win, sealed by a try so breathtaking it became known as the \u201ctry from the end of the world.\u201d Since then, the Kiwis have racked up 50 straight home victories at the iconic Auckland venue, including last August\u2019s milestone triumph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Springboks will enter the clash with confidence, having put together a commanding run of form. With four straight wins in the current season and an impressive 11 victories from 13 matches last year, the defending world champions<\/a> have found both rhythm and depth. In fact, 47 players have already featured this year, a testament to the squad\u2019s growing versatility and strength in depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n South Africa will face New Zealand on 6 September in what is their opening fixture of this year\u2019s Rugby Championship and perhaps the most anticipated showdown of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n