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South Africa And new zealand Will face each other in four test matches in 2026 all black ready to take on springboks In the new “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalries” series.
A landmark agreement between the two unions will help them launch a quadrilateral tourism relationship, which will see the Springboks visit New Zealand in 2030 for their first tour of the country in the professional era.
Next year’s series will see South Africa host the All Blacks for two Tests in Johannesburg and one Test in Cape Town, before the two countries meet at a neutral venue. Additionally, Scott Robertson’s side Four will take on South African United rugby championship (URC) includes three Test matches as well as midweek fixtures on South African soil.
There has been a long-rumored series topic of extended discussion There has been no edition of the Rugby Championship in the last 18 months, and there has been no event scheduled for 2026. However, it is believed New Zealand will still face Australia for the Bledisloe Cup before the annual Southern Hemisphere competition between the four nations returns in 2027 ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
South Africa clinched their fourth World Cup title with victory over three-time world champion All Blacks In a tense final in Paris in October 2023Retained his title.
“This is going to be something huge and this generation will never forget,” the Springboks captain said. he is colissi Said. “These are tours we’ve only heard about. Experiencing it for the first time, where it’s like the Lions tour, is incredible for us as a group.
“I have no doubt that the Springbok fans will be there to welcome the All Blacks fans to South Africa. Let’s get excited; let’s get behind it and, people of South Africa, this is an opportunity for us to show the world once again who we are and what we’re about – we certainly can’t wait for it.”
The mutual agreement symbolizes isolation from the rest of the rugby world, which has largely eliminated traditional tourism. Apart from the British & Irish Lions series. While Northern Hemisphere countries have traveled south in July for the first two or three-test cases, the rollout will take place next year. New Nations Championship in that international window.
The All Blacks last toured South Africa in August 1996, winning the test series 2–1 and also defeating the Springboks during the Tri Nations earlier in the year.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson said, “I think it’s time for the rugby world to do this. It breaks up the global calendar nicely.” “The timing of this, especially ahead of the Rugby World Cup, gives us a chance to build depth in our squad and learn about ourselves.
“What a place to go and find out whether you are mentally strong or physically strong, because that is the biggest challenge. We are looking forward to it.
“When you look back at 1996, a courageous group of All Blacks went out there and did something no one had done before. That was a big moment and to do it 30 years later is pretty special.”
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalries Tour Fixtures 2026
Friday 7 August: DHL Stormers v New Zealand, DHL Stadium, Cape Town
Tuesday 11 August: Hollywoodbets Sharks v New Zealand, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
Saturday 15 August: Vodacom Bulls v New Zealand, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Saturday 22 August: South Africa v New Zealand, Ellis Park, Johannesburg (1st Test)
Tuesday 25 August: Lions v New Zealand, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Saturday 29 August: South Africa v New Zealand, DHL Stadium, Cape Town (2nd Test)
Saturday 5 September: South Africa v New Zealand, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg (3rd Test)
Saturday 12 September: South Africa v New Zealand. Venue yet to be announced (4th Test)