Overview
- The fourth Test at M&T Bank Stadium kicks off at 17:00 local on Saturday and offers South Africa a chance to clinch the four‑match series with a win.
- South Africa named a largely settled XV with Damian Willemse replacing the injured Cheslin Kolbe while New Zealand have reshuffled and are missing leaders including Ardie Savea because of tour injuries.
- Organizers expect about 70,000 fans and World Rugby support for the Baltimore venue because the match is projected to generate substantially higher receipts — reports estimate up to $8 million extra that the two unions will share.
- England’s Karl Dickson will referee the decider and the interpretation of scrums and breakdowns, which have driven penalties and a key maul/penalty try earlier in the series, is widely seen as likely to shape possession and tactics.
- The result could flip the World Rugby No.1 spot and will influence selection and momentum ahead of coming World Cup cycles while Rassie Erasmus will mark his 100th Test in charge if he leads the Springboks on Saturday.