The stage is set for one of the biggest rugby clashes since the World Cup Final, the All Blacks vs Springboks at Eden Park.

In this week’s Rugby Rivals, JK and Victor break down the test preview, with the Boks chasing history and the All Blacks desperate to defend their fortress. Eden Park has been unbeaten for 50 games since 1994, but South Africa arrive on a four-match winning streak over New Zealand... Can they finally crack the code in Auckland?

We also dive into all the action happening at the Women’s Rugby World Cup and answer questions directly from you, our viewers!

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Round 2 of The Rugby Championship 2025 delivered absolute drama. Argentina stunned the All Blacks 29–23 in Buenos Aires, claiming their first ever home win over New Zealand. Despite leading early, the All Blacks unraveled with three yellow cards and poor discipline — and the Pumas took full advantage to make history.

Meanwhile, the Springboks survived a scare of their own against Australia, grinding out a narrow win to keep the title race wide open. After two rounds, every nation has one win each — setting up an unpredictable Championship.

In this episode of Rivals, Victor Matfield and John Kirwan break down:

• What went wrong for the All Blacks in Argentina

• How the Pumas delivered on the biggest stage

• Why the Springboks still have questions to answer

• What these results mean for the rest of the tournament

Looking ahead: the All Blacks return home to face the Springboks in back-to-back Tests at Eden Park, while Argentina travel to Australia for two tough clashes against the Wallabies.

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Springboks are stunned by the Wallabies, the All Blacks rise to World #1, and the Rugby Championship is blown wide open. In Rivals Episode 13, Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan react to the Springboks’ shock loss to the Wallabies, the All Blacks’ big win over Argentina, and what it all means for the Bomb Squad, Rassie Erasmus, and Razor.

From lineouts to maul tries, Fabian Holland’s potential, and if the Rugby Championship is really a two-horse race — Victor and JK break down every angle of the weekend’s action.

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