The All Blacks secured a victory in their Nations Championship opener against France. Meanwhile, the Springboks are set to begin their campaign against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg later on Saturday, according to SABC Sport.

The All Blacks began their Nations Championship campaign with a victory over France 'B' in Christchurch on Saturday, securing a win to kick off the tournament.

New Zealand narrowly defeated France 34-32 in a thrilling opening match of the Nations Championship. The match presented various challenges, with France applying significant pressure throughout. Acknowledging the intensity of the game, a New Zealand player expressed pride in his team's performance.

In a closely contested match, Ireland defeated Australia 33-31 in the Nations Championship. The game showcased strong performances from both teams, but Australia's discipline issues were highlighted as a significant factor in their loss, according to a statement from their coach.

Ireland secured a narrow 33-31 victory against Australia in the Nations Championship Test held in Sydney. The match concluded dramatically with Wallabies flyhalf Ben Donaldson missing a long-range penalty attempt after the final whistle.

According to TimesLIVE Sport, George is set to lead the England rugby team against South Africa after Itoje has been rested. The squad for the inaugural Nations Championship includes five uncapped players.