New Zealand vs South Africa: head to head
6 matches · 1947–2014
0New Zealand wins
1Draws
5South Africa wins
9–26Goals
Rivalry summary
15
New Zealand 0Draws 1South Africa 5
New Zealand and South Africa have met 6 times since 1947. South Africa lead the head-to-head with 5 wins to New Zealand's 0, and 1 match ended level.
Goals: New Zealand 9, South Africa 26 (5.83 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 30 May 2014: New Zealand 0–0 South Africa (International Friendly).
The biggest margin in this fixture was New Zealand 0–6 South Africa on 5 July 1947.
1 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- New Zealand 5–6 South Africa (1 times)
- New Zealand at home
- 0W 1D 4L in 5 games
- South Africa at home
- 1W 0D 0L in 1 games
- Longest New Zealand unbeaten run
- 1 match
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 6 matches
- Competitive matches only
- New Zealand 0, South Africa 1, draws 0
- Goals per game
- 5.83
All 6 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2014 | New Zealand | 0–0 | South Africa | International Friendly | Auckland |
| 17 Jun 2009 | South Africa | 2–0 | New Zealand | FIFA Confederations Cup | Rustenburg |
| 19 Jul 1947 | New Zealand | 1–4 | South Africa | International Friendly | Auckland |
| 12 Jul 1947 | New Zealand | 3–8 | South Africa | International Friendly | Wellington |
| 5 Jul 1947 | New Zealand | 0–6 | South Africa | International Friendly | Dunedin |
| 28 Jun 1947 | New Zealand | 5–6 | South Africa | International Friendly | Christchurch |
By competition
| Competition | P | New Zealand | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Friendly | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| FIFA Confederations Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: New Zealand wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between New Zealand and South Africa?
South Africa have won more meetings: 5 wins to New Zealand's 0, with 1 draws.
How many times have New Zealand and South Africa played each other?
They have played 6 times between 1947 and 2014.
When did New Zealand last play South Africa?
On 30 May 2014: New Zealand 0–0 South Africa (International Friendly).