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The Epic Clash: A History of the All Blacks‑Springboks Rivalry
In 2026 the traditional Rugby Championship is on pause, but a nostalgic, high‑profile tour is taking place as New Zealand’s All Blacks head to South Africa for an eight‑match itinerary, including four full‑blown Test matches against the Springboks, all broadcast live on Sky Sports. Promoted in both countries as the "Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour," the series is intended to honour more than a cen…
Aug. 21, 2026, 5:50 p.m.
New Zealand
The Epic Clash: A History of the All Blacks vs Springboks Rivalry
In 2026 the traditional Rugby Championship is on pause, but a nostalgic tour is taking centre stage as New Zealand’s All Blacks head to South Africa for an eight‑match extravaganza, including four Test encounters with the Springboks, all broadcast live on Sky Sports. Marketed in both nations as the "Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour," the series is designed to honour more than a century of battles be…
Aug. 21, 2026, 5:50 p.m.
New Zealand
The Epic Clash: All Blacks vs Springboks Through the Ages
In 2026 the traditional Rugby Championship will be on hiatus, but fans will still be treated to a nostalgic, high‑profile tour as New Zealand’s All Blacks travel to South Africa for an eight‑match extravaganza, including four full‑blown Test matches against the Springboks, all broadcast live on Sky Sports. Marketed in both countries as the "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour," the series is designed t…
Aug. 21, 2026, 5:50 p.m.
New Zealand
The All Blacks vs Springboks: A Century‑Long Rivalry
In 2026 the regular Rugby Championship is on pause, but a nostalgic tour is taking place as New Zealand’s All Blacks travel to South Africa for an eight‑match series, including four Test encounters with the Springboks, all broadcast live on Sky Sports. Marketed in both countries as the "Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour," the itinerary celebrates more than a hundred years of competition between the t…
Aug. 21, 2026, 5:50 p.m.
New Zealand
Springboks Leave Kolisi Out of Squad for First All Blacks Test
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, will not be part of the match‑day roster for the opening test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. Head coach Rassie Erasmus opted to hand the starting hooker’s position to the relatively untested Paul de Villiers, citing Kolisi’s lingering hamstring problem that was first noticed during the Springboks’ 17‑10 win over Argentina on August 8. The dec…
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
Kolisi Excluded from Springboks Squad for First All Blacks Test
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, will not be part of the match‑day lineup for the opening Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. Head coach Rassie Erasmus opted to hand the starting role to the relatively inexperienced lock Paul de Villiers, preferring to protect Kolisi, who is still managing a hamstring problem picked up during the Springboks’ 17‑10 win over Argentina on August …
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
Kolisi left out of Springboks squad for opening All Blacks Test
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, will not be part of the match‑day lineup for the first Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. Coach Rassie Erasmus has opted to hand the starting role to the relatively inexperienced lock Paul de Villiers, preferring to protect Kolisi, who is still nursing a hamstring strain suffered during the Springboks’ 17‑10 win over Argentina on August 8. Th…
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
Kolisi left out of Springboks squad for opening All Blacks Test
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, will not feature in the Springboks’ lineup for the opening Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. Coach Rassie Erasmus opted to hand the starting role to the relatively inexperienced lock Paul de Villiers, preferring to protect Kolisi, who is still recovering from a hamstring strain suffered during the 17-10 win over Argentina on August 8. With th…
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
Springboks Leave Kolisi Out of Squad for First All Blacks Encounter
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, will not be part of the Springboks’ lineup for the opening Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. Coach Rassie Erasmus has opted to hand the match‑day honour to the relatively untested lock Paul de Villiers, preferring to give Kolisi additional time to recover from the hamstring strain he suffered during the 17‑10 win over Argentina on August 8. …
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
Kolisi Misses Springboks Line‑up for First All Blacks Test
South Africa’s skipper, Siya Kolisi, was left out of the Springboks squad for the opening Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. Coach Rassie Erasmus opted to hand the match‑day roster to the relatively untested lock Paul de Villiers instead of the captain, who is still nursing a hamstring strain picked up during the 17‑10 win over Argentina on August 8. The decision comes as the Sp…
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.