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Springboks vs All Blacks: how to watch the decider
South Africa lead 2-1 heading into a Baltimore finale, and there is one genuinely free way to watch it.
In brief
South Africa lead 2-1 heading into a Baltimore finale, and there is one genuinely free way to watch it. The only free stream is ThreeNow in New Zealand on tape delay from 12.30pm NZST Sunday; everywhere else needs a paid service, or a VPN if you are travelling. Originally reported by TechRadar.
A series on the line
South Africa lead Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2-1 after winning in Johannesburg. The 4th Test decides the whole thing.
How the Boks took the lead
Rassie Erasmus' side came from behind to win the 3rd Test 29-24, overpowering New Zealand after half-time.
“they overpowered New Zealand in the second half”
Rugby lands in Baltimore
The finale moves to M&T Bank Stadium, a 71,000-capacity venue. It is the first time these two teams have ever met on US soil.
“This is the teams' first-ever meeting on US soil”
Kick-off times
Saturday, September 12 at 5pm ET in Baltimore. That is 2pm PT, 10pm BST, 11pm SAST, then 7am AEST and 9am NZST on Sunday.
South Africa lose Kolbe
Cheslin Kolbe is out with a broken jaw. Damian Willemse comes in at full-back and Morne van den Berg starts at scrum-half, pushing Cobus Reinach to the bench.
All Blacks without Savea
Captain Ardie Savea dislocated his shoulder in the 3rd Test. Quinn Tupaea and Luke Jacobson are injured too, and Fabian Holland is ill.
Eight changes for New Zealand
Dave Rennie names an all-new front row with Codie Taylor captaining. Five players make their first series starts, including Richie Mo'unga at fly-half.
The one free stream
ThreeNow in New Zealand shows a full replay from 12.30pm NZST on Sunday. It is tape delay, not live, but it costs nothing.
“You can watch the South Africa vs New Zealand game for free on tape-delay on ThreeNow”
A VPN travels with you
A VPN makes your device look like it is back home, so your usual subscription still works abroad. TechRadar points at NordVPN, currently 75% off.
US: Paramount+
Essential runs $8.99 a month or $89.99 a year, Premium from $13.99. A $1 Walmart Plus 30-day trial gets you there cheaper. RugbyPass TV is not carrying this one.
“the streaming platform will not be broadcasting the game live”
UK: Sky Sports Action
Sky Sports packages start at £22 a month for existing subscribers and £35 without Sky. A NOW Sports membership carries the same channels.
Australia and New Zealand
Stan Sport has it exclusively in Australia, AU$20 a month on top of Stan from AU$9.99. In NZ, Sky Sport 1 goes live from 8am NZST Sunday.
South Africa and Canada
SuperSport covers every Test in South Africa via a DStv package from R99 a month streaming. Canadians need Premier Sports at CA$29.99 a month.
The short version
The only free stream is ThreeNow in New Zealand on tape delay from 12.30pm NZST Sunday; everywhere else needs a paid service, or a VPN if you are travelling.
