KEMETIC MINDS — BREAKING NEWS
September 12, 2026
South Africa lead New Zealand 2-1 going into the fourth and final Test of the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, which kicks off at 10pm BST on Saturday 12 September at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore (The Independent, 2026).
Key Facts
- The Springboks took a 2-1 lead into the match after winning the final game on home soil last weekend, a result that secures them at least a drawn series (The Independent, 2026).
- The fourth Test kicks off at 10pm BST on Saturday 12 September at M&T Bank Stadium, the home of the Baltimore Ravens (The Independent, 2026).
- Cheslin Kolbe is ruled out of the fourth Test after fracturing his jaw last weekend (The Independent, 2026).
- Richie Mo’unga starts for New Zealand in what is his first international appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final (The Independent, 2026).
- Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch on Sky Sports, while viewers in South Africa can watch via SuperSport (The Independent, 2026).
Why the Fourth Test Is Being Played in Baltimore
Two reasons are given for staging the match in the United States. The first is money: both unions are set to take more than £5m more from this fixture than if it was held in South Africa (The Independent, 2026).
The second is reach. Rugby wants to grow its profile in the United States, where the men’s and women’s World Cups are due to be held in 2031 and 2033. More top Tests will follow this game Stateside, according to The Independent (2026).
What’s at stake for the All Blacks
New Zealand need a win to square the series at 2-2. South Africa cannot lose the series outright, having already secured at least a draw (The Independent, 2026).
Coach Rassie Erasmus named what the report describes as a strong selection, with the Springboks seeking another statement performance rather than letting the All Blacks level the series (The Independent, 2026).
Kolbe Out With a Fractured Jaw as Mo’unga Returns
Kolbe’s jaw fracture, suffered last weekend, opens the door at full-back for Damian Willemse, who returns from injury (The Independent, 2026).
Morne van den Berg is preferred as starting scrum-half ahead of Cobus Reinach in what is otherwise a familiar Springboks 23 (The Independent, 2026). Siya Kolisi captains the side (The Independent, 2026).
South Africa XV: Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, Wilco Louw; Eben Etzebeth, Ruan Nortje; Siya Kolisi (capt.), Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jasper Wiese; Morne van den Berg, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu; Ethan Hooker, Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel, Kurt-Lee Arendse; Damian Willemse. Replacements: Deon Fourie, Gerhard Steenekamp, Thomas du Toit, Lood de Jager, Andre Esterhuizen, Cameron Hanekom, Cobus Reinach, Manie Libbok (The Independent, 2026).
A new-look All Blacks pack
Mo’unga starts ahead of Ruben Love, a move the report says was pre-planned regardless of last week’s result (The Independent, 2026).
New Zealand are without Ardie Savea, Luke Jacobson and Fabian Holland, who is ill. Ethan de Groot and Sam Darry are able to feature after progressing through head injury return-to-play protocols (The Independent, 2026).
The series outcome is decided tonight in Baltimore — the last meeting of the tour before the teams leave the United States.
What’s Still Unconfirmed
The full New Zealand lineup is not complete in the available reporting; the source text ends mid-sentence on the All Blacks’ team news, so Codie Taylor’s status cannot be stated in full (The Independent, 2026). The result of the fourth Test is also unknown, as kick-off is scheduled for later today (The Independent, 2026). No specific future United States Test fixtures are named beyond the statement that more will follow this game (The Independent, 2026).
Black Excellence This Week
The hard news is real, and so is this. Wins reported by the Black press in the last 14 days:
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What You Can Do This Week
Not just bad news — here is where to push.
- Check your voter registration before traveling to Baltimore for this week’s Springboks-All Blacks fourth Test kick-off. — Check your voter registration
- Attend your city council meeting to ask how Baltimore is paying for stadium security and transit at the fourth Test. — Attend your city council meeting (USA.gov local officials)
- Support Black-owned businesses near the Baltimore Test venue before or after kick-off this weekend. — Support Black-owned business (U.S. Black Chambers)
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Additional sources consulted
- The Independent. (2026, September 12). Is South Africa v New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch fourth Test in Baltimore. independent.co.uk
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