Springboks aim to clinch series against All Blacks in Baltimore

The Springboks will aim to secure the series victory when they face the All Blacks in the final Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry at MT Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Saturday, September 12, 2026. South Africa leads the four-Test series 2-1 after winning in Cape Town and Soweto, following a loss in the opener at Ellis Park. A victory of any margin would extend the Springboks' hold on the world No. 1 ranking, while an All Blacks win would return them to the top of the standings. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has stated the team's mindset is to win the series outright, not settle for a draw. "We definitely would love to win the series. We don't want to draw. We want to win the series for South Africa," Kolisi said. He emphasized that the team's primary objective is to impose their own physical dominance rather than second-guessing the opposition. "The key thing for us is to make sure that we enforce our game, make sure that physically we beat them on the day," he added. The All Blacks have made significant changes for the decider, most notably the return of flyhalf Richie Mounga, who is playing his first Test since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.