Overview

• South Africa and New Zealand finished level on 19 points, with the Boks taking the title on superior points difference boosted by a 43-10 win in New Zealand and a 67-30 victory over Argentina in Durban.
• The decider was a 29-27 win over Argentina at Twickenham, where Santiago Carreras hit the upright with a late penalty that could have altered the result.
• Coach Rassie Erasmus highlighted extensive rotation and a mindset shift, using about 47 players in a campaign that produced 208 points and 27 tries across six Tests.
• The November schedule is confirmed as Japan on Nov 1 (Wembley), France on Nov 8 (Paris), Italy on Nov 15 (Turin), Ireland on Nov 22 (Dublin) and Wales on Nov 29 (Cardiff).
• The Rugby Championship’s future format remains unresolved, with SANZAAR expected to release a 2026–30 roadmap and reporting indicating a full edition may be years away.