Springboks vs All Blacks Baltimore Kick Off Time: What SA Fans Need to Know

• The Springboks lead Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series 2-1 after defeating the All Blacks at FNB Stadium
• The fourth and final Test moves to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, USA, this Saturday
• South African fans face a late night as coach Rassie Erasmus warns the series is far from over

The Springboks head into the final leg of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series (RGR) holding a 2-1 advantage over the All Blacks, with the decisive fourth Test scheduled for Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, USA.

South African viewers should note that kick off is set for 23:00 SA time, owing to the significant time difference between South Africa and the United States east coast.

What is at stake in Baltimore

A Springbok victory in Baltimore would secure the RGR trophy outright. However, should the All Blacks win, the series would end level at two victories each. Notably, the trophy was designed in two halves to be shared in the event of a draw, meaning both outcomes carry real consequence.

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Coach Rassie Erasmus was quick to temper any sense of premature celebration following the 29-24 win at FNB Stadium.

Erasmus urges caution despite series lead

The third Test at FNB Stadium was tightly contested, with the All Blacks largely dominant in the first half before the Springboks clawed their way back to level at the break and ultimately pull through.

Erasmus reflected honestly on the victory:

"We are happy tonight. It was epic. It was intense. I think the scoreboard at the end showed how close the game was. We're just happy we won."

The Springboks and All Blacks are currently ranked first and second in the world, and Erasmus said the intensity of the series had lived up to its billing. The two squads are travelling to Baltimore on the same flight ahead of the weekend's Test.

Source: Briefly News