Springboks vs All Blacks 2nd Test Tips - Cape Town, 29 August
The Boks lost the opening Test 16-33 at Ellis Park. Betway still makes South Africa the 1.39 favourite in Cape Town, but the team changes and a wider handicap demand a measured bet.
- Springboks trail the two-Test series 0-1 after losing 16-33 to the All Blacks at Ellis Park on 22 August.
- Kick-off is 17:10 SAST on Saturday 29 August at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
- Betway has Springboks -7.5 at 1.82. That is our preferred line, with the match result at 1.39.
The Springboks host the All Blacks in the second Test at DHL Stadium in Cape Town at 17:10 SAST on Saturday 29 August 2026. South Africa go in 0-1 down after a 16-33 defeat at Ellis Park. Betway has the Boks at 1.39 to level the series.
This is part of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, not the Rugby Championship. The four-Test tour also has the Freedom Cup at stake.
Our Picks
| Selection | Market | Odds | Bookmaker | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springboks -7.5 | Handicap | @1.82 | Betway | 1.5 Units |
| Springboks to Win | Match Result | @1.39 | Betway | 1 Unit |
Prices checked on 26 August and subject to change. Confirm the current market before placing a bet.
The First-Test Reset
South Africa lost 16-33 at Ellis Park on 22 August, so a big handicap needs respect. The market still expects a response, but the -9.5 line at 2.04 asks the Boks to win by double figures after a 17-point defeat.
Dropping to -7.5 at 1.82 gives up price for a more manageable target. That is the right trade after the opening result.
The Cape Town Reset
Pieter-Steph du Toit captains South Africa in his 100th Test, while Ox Nché earns his 50th cap. Handré Pollard and Cobus Reinach start at halfback.
Cheslin Kolbe is injured, so Ethan Hooker comes into the side and Kurt-Lee Arendse moves to the right wing. That change is another reason not to chase the larger handicap.
Why Springboks -7.5 Is the Play
The 1.39 match price is short, while -9.5 at 2.04 leaves little room after last week's result. The -7.5 line at 1.82 is the middle ground: it backs the home response without demanding the biggest available margin.
Verdict
Springboks -7.5 at 1.82 is the top pick. The 1.39 moneyline is the safer alternative, while -9.5 at 2.04 is too aggressive after the Ellis Park defeat.
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