South Africa vs Georgia live: Springboks continue winning streak in emphatic fashion

South Africa have continued their dominant run this year, securing a solid victory against a resilient Georgian side.

The Springboks showcased their trademark physicality and tactical prowess, particularly in set-piece situations, where rolling mauls and strong scrums repeatedly broke down the opposition’s defence.

Georgia fought hard and showed moments of promise, especially at the breakdown and in maintaining possession.

However, South Africa’s experience and clinical execution in key moments proved decisive, with debutants like Boan Venter and Marnus van der Merwe making impactful contributions.

Coach Rassie Erasmus will be pleased with the team’s ability to control the game despite some early adjustments needed against a disciplined Georgian pack. For Georgia, this match highlighted areas for growth but also reinforced their reputation as tough competitors willing to challenge rugby’s best.

80 mins: The Springboks extend their lead with a breathtaking coast-to-coast effort.

Handre Pollard charges through the defence with ease to bring up the half-century on the scoreboard.

78 mins: Try time for South Africa! Right from the kick-off, the Springboks launch a devastating attack.

RG Snyman delivers a perfect offload to Grant Williams, who quickly executes a switch pass to Kurt-Lee Arendse. Arendse then outpaces the defence, racing under the posts to score.

Handre Pollard adds the extras.

73 mins: A single mistake from Georgia allows the Springboks to seize possession and advance quickly to the 5-metre line.

Faf de Klerk cleverly chips the ball over the defence and Edwill van der Merwe weaves through the chaos to be the first to ground it for the score.

Handre Pollard nails the conversion.

70 mins: Georgia have established a strong foothold deep inside South Africa’s half, controlling plenty of territory.

Now, they must turn this sustained pressure into points on the board.

68 mins: Strong defensive work from South Africa as Georgia set up a driving maul in an attempt to power over the line.

The Springboks hold firm, disrupt the momentum, and successfully force the turnover.

66 mins: Georgia earn a penalty after the referee's whistle and waste no time signalling for touch.

They’ll look to set up a lineout deep near the Springbok try line as they push to be the next team on the scoreboard.

64 mins: South Africa will have the lineout as Georgia drills a clever kick into the corner, keeping the hosts pinned deep inside their own 22-metre area.