All Blacks - Springbok Tours: Revival?
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i saw the same noise on the socials i think
i like the idea as a stand alone idea....but less attractive if we're still playing them twice a year in the RC, im in the camp of too much the same stuff is one fo the things putting people off...if its because they are joining the 6N and so we wont be playing them regularly...then great
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@Machpants said in All Blacks - Springbok Tours: Revival?:
How does this work with the new nations champ, and RC, and Lions and RWC
3 Tests plus other matches. So it would be 1 more Test match than the normal schedule.
The franchise matches? I presume the side selected in most of those games will look a lot more like the AB XV than the Test side
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All Blacks & Springboks set to resurrect iconic tours
Discussions advance for the All Blacks and Springboks to stage reciprocal tours.
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I am stoked this maybe coming to reality. The thought of tours even every 4 years with the Boks excites me no end. I just love the idea on top of everything else that the special relationship we have had over the years with SA will come to something. Even said to Mrs although I reckon I don't need a lot more trips overseas, can see me trying to sneak us on a supporters tour to SA!
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There’s different talk between us both, not just at international level but age-grade development, about how we make sure we connect and let players experience the great rivalry.”
NZ will probably join England, France and SA u20s in the annual international series and u18 tournament in July/August
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@Dan54 said in All Blacks - Springbok Tours: Revival?:
I am stoked this maybe coming to reality. The thought of tours even every 4 years with the Boks excites me no end. I just love the idea on top of everything else that the special relationship we have had over the years with SA will come to something. Even said to Mrs although I reckon I don't need a lot more trips overseas, can see me trying to sneak us on a supporters tour to SA!
100% - especially the chance to support the boks in person as they try to finally avenge 96.
Which reminds me. Late morning of the second test, Fitzy’s boys at history’s doorstep. brunch at some hotel in Durban fill to the tits with excited kiwis. Fair few overexcited ones.
Old mate at the table next to us looks rough, probably feels rougher: underestimated Cane’s destructive powers. he’s swaying, obviously got a bastard behind his glassy eyes, and the strain of not spewing the one bite of egg he takes is etched on his green face.
With obvious effort, he lifts the table cloth, revealing an even rougher kiwi. His ABs jersey smeared with chunder he lies quietly moaning curled between the chairlegs. There is no way he’s making it to kickoff.
With impeccable timing, the slightly less rough bloke tuts: don’t worry mate, you’ll be alright. Just pace yourself.
And drops the tablecloth.
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All Blacks to tour SA in 2026, SA NZ in 2030..
3 test & 4 match vs SA franchises.
EKSKLUSIEF | Tradisionele toere tussen Bokke, All Blacks herleef https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24/sport/rugby/springbokke/eksklusief-tradisionele-toere-tussen-bokke-all-blacks-herleef-20240524
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All Blacks-Springboks tours back on the table from 2026
NZR and SARU have agreed to resume All Blacks and Springboks full-length tours every four years from 2026 according to reports.
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@Daffy-Jaffy Nothing - or very little to do with the apartheid ban and more with familiarity able to cope with altitude and neutral refs.
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It’s a go – full tours for the Greatest Rugby Rivalry between Springboks and All Blacks to resume in 2026
Formal agreements have been reached between South Africa and New Zealand for full tours to resume between the Springboks and All Blacks. It will be marketed as “The Greatest Rugby Rivalry”.
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@BerniesCorner
WTF?the scoreboard was a big success for the Springboks
Why would they decide to play a 4th test on a neutral venue if Twickenham wasn't a successful trial for both countries unions?
