The Rugby Championship: Round Two predictions and teams for Saturday 23 August 2025

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It’s time for round two of The Rugby Championship, as the Southern Hemisphere’s leading nations lock horns once again in a repeat of last weekend’s bruising opener.

South Africa have revenge on their minds as they attempt to kickstart their campaign at the second attempt against Australia in Cape Town.

New Zealand set out to make it two from two in South America, meanwhile, as the All Blacks go up against

*All kick off times Central African Time (GMT +2)

South Africa vs Australia – Kick Off 17.10

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South Africa Starting XV: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Cheslin Kolbe, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Jean-Luc du Preez, 7 Franco Mostert, 6 Marco van Staden, 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 RG Snyman,3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Ox Nche.

Replacements: 16 Marnus van der Merwe, 17 Boan Venter, 18 Wilco Louw, 19 Eben Etzebeth, 20 Lood de Jager, 21 Kwagga Smith, 22 Cobus Reinach, 23 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

Australia Starting XV: 15 Tom Wright, 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Joseph-Akuso Suaalii, 12 Len Iketau, 11 Corey Toole, 10 James O’Connor, 9 Nic White, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Tom Hooper, 5 Will Skelton, 4 Nick Frost, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Billy Pollard, 1 Tom Robertson.

Replacements: 16 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Zane Nonggorr, 19 Jeremy Williams, 20 Nick Champion de Crespigny, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Tane Edmed, 23 Andrew Kellaway.

Argentina vs New Zealand – Kick Off 23.10

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Argentina Starting XV: TBC

Replacements: TBC

New Zealand Starting XV: TBC

Replacements: TBC