The upcoming match between New Zealand and South Africa in the Rugby World Cup warm-up is anything but friendly. Both teams are treating the match as a full-blooded Test match and are ready to unleash their best to secure victory.

The history between the two teams is intensifying the rivalry. In their last encounter in the Rugby Championship, the All Blacks emerged as 35-20 winners. South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber acknowledges the significance of this match, stating that the rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks is one of the most intense in the world of rugby.

New Zealand's No 8, Ardie Savea, also emphasizes the importance of the match, stating that every Test is hard and tough, and they want to be fully prepared for what lies ahead in the World Cup.

The match, being played at Twickenham, is expected to be epic. Both teams boast quality players and physical forwards, ensuring that it will be a fiercely competitive encounter.

Fans are eagerly anticipating this showdown, with tickets for the match selling for more than double the price of England's final warm-up game against Fiji. The excitement surrounding the match demonstrates that even though southern hemisphere dominance may have waned on the pitch, interest in this clash remains high.

So, will New Zealand vs. South Africa be a friendly match? Definitely not. Both teams are ready to go full throttle and give their all to secure bragging rights and momentum heading into the World Cup.