Boks v All Blacks in Baltimore: Everything you need to know, including kick-off time
The good news for the players is the surface inside the stadium is natural grass. The bad news for the fans is the late kick-off time.
The Springboks and All Blacks face off in the fourth Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test in Baltimore, USA, with the Boks leading the series 2-1. This will be the eighth match during the All Blacks' South African tour, but it is being held in the United States. The All Blacks have dominated the series so far, winning the opening Test at Ellis Park 33-16, followed by victories over the Stormers, Sharks, Bulls, and Lions.
The final Test will be played at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, which opened in 1998 and serves as the home of the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. The stadium has a capacity of 70,745 and features a Tifway 419 Bermudagrass playing surface. This will be the first rugby game at the venue, with Metallica, Beyonce, One Direction, Billy Joel, and U2 having performed concerts there.
Saturday's match is the finale of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, and the winner will either secure a 3-1 series victory for the Boks or maintain a 2-2 draw. The match will be refereed by Karl Dickson from England, with the kick-off scheduled for 5:10pm (Baltimore time) and 11:10pm South African time. For more details about the week's Test, stay tuned to The Citizen.
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