After a solid victory over the Wallabies on Saturday, the Springboks are heading to Eden Park in Auckland with renewed optimism.
The All Blacks, traditionally dominant at their national stadium, suffered a shock defeat to Argentina on home soil, giving South Africa a fresh sense of hope ahead of the upcoming clash.
Eden Park: A Legendary Fortress
Eden Park is more than just a stadium—it’s a symbol of New Zealand rugby dominance.
The All Blacks haven’t lost at this iconic venue since 1994 and have maintained an unbeaten streak in 50 Tests.
Naturally, this makes Eden Park one of the most challenging grounds in world rugby.
Springboks’ Struggles at Eden Park
Historically, the Springboks have struggled at Eden Park, making it their worst venue in world rugby where they’ve played at least ten Tests.
Out of 10 matches, South Africa has won just twice, drawn once, and lost seven, giving them a win percentage of 20%.
Their last victory here dates back to 25 September 1937, when lock Phil Nel led the team to a 17-6 triumph—an astonishing 88 years ago.
Past Clashes Between Springboks and All Blacks
The rivalry between these two rugby giants is fierce, a
nd Eden Park has often been the stage for historic encounters.
Here’s a snapshot of past Test results at the venue:
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27 August 1921 – Won 9-5
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25 September 1937 – Won 17-6
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01 September 1956 – Lost 11-5
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18 September 1965 – Lost 20-3
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12 September 1981 – Lost 25-22
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06 August 1994 – Draw 18-18
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09 August 1997 – Lost 55-35
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25 August 2001 – Lost 26-15
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10 July 2010 – Lost 32-12
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14 September 2013 – Lost 29-15
Upcoming Clash
The 11th Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Eden Park is scheduled for Saturday, 6 September, kicking off at 09:05 (SA time).
Fans are already buzzing with predictions for the early score and the potential end of South Africa’s long drought at this iconic venue.
