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Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick is adamant the 50-match unbeaten streak at Eden Park will heap pressure on South Africa - rather than New Zealand - in tonight's Rugby Championship test

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick is adamant the 50-match unbeaten streak at Eden Park will heap pressure on South Africa - rather than New Zealand - in tonight's Rugby Championship test

6 September 2025

The Springboks will attempt to become the first team since France in 1994 to win at the Auckland arena, having beaten the All Blacks the last four tests in a row.

Fitzpatrick says he used to dread playing at South Africa's fortress - Ellis Park.

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