2025 Rugby Championship Round 5 Predictions & Tips
Australia top the Rugby Championship table going into round 5 action (Getty Images)
Round 5 of the 2025 Rugby Championship takes place on Saturday, 27 September 2025. It is the tightest it has been four years with just two points separating top spot from fourth place and two rounds to place. The Eden Park test match between New Zealand and Australia also doubles up as the first Bledisloe Cup fixture.
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New Zealand vs Australia Predictions - New Zealand backed for comfortable Rugby Championship win
- New Zealand have won 11 of last 12 matches vs Australia.
- All Blacks unbeaten in 51 Eden Park games, 20 vs Australia.
- Australia miss key players through injury, weakening their chances.
- New Zealand expected to cover -14 handicap and win convincingly.
- Will Jordan tipped to score multiple tries.
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South Africa vs Argentina Predictions - Los Pumas to challenge Springboks in Durban
- South Africa has won 9 of the last 10 matches vs Argentina.
- Springboks remain unbeaten at home vs Argentina since 2015.
- Argentina is in good form but faces a must-win challenge.
- South Africa regains form after a big win over New Zealand.
- Argentina likely to field their strongest team for this key match.
2025 Rugby Championship Round 5 Fixtures
Saturday, 27 September 2025
New Zealand vs Australia
South Africa vs Argentina
2025 Rugby Championship Table
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | PD | BP | Pts |
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| Australia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 11 |
| South Africa | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 10 |
| New Zealand | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -15 | 2 | 10 |
| Argentina | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -13 | 1 | 9 |
