South Africa v New Zealand investigation announced as data handed over

An investigation is set to be launched into the dramatic aerial stunt that took place ahead of the second Test between South Africa and New Zealand on Saturday, with the airline responsible handing over key data to be reviewed.

The spectacular flyover of Cape Town's DHL Stadium has led to polarised views.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made one change to his matchday ‌23 for the third Test of the series against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 31 : South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has made a single, injury-enforced change to his match-day 23 for the third test in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand at the 94,500-seater Soccer City in Johannesburg on Saturday. The Springboks edged a brutal second test 33-26 in Cape Town

Flightradar24, a platform which tracks live flight data, calculated that two Airlink planes flew less than 50ft (15m) over the DHL Stadium.

Thousands of All Blacks fans were caught in a ticketing scam ahead of this morning’s test against the Springboks with many missing out on a paid for seat at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking was the difference as the Springboks levelled the four-game series in Cape Town

South Africa has handed New Zealand its first defeat of the year by 33-26 and evened their four-test series at 1-1 at Cape Town Stadium

Kolisi, Kolbe lead South Africa to 33-26 second test win over New Zealand  Reuters

South Africa stuns New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town to hand All Blacks first loss of 2026  Toronto Star

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