All Blacks - Springbok Tours: Revival?
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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?
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@OomPB said in All Blacks - Springbok Tours: Revival?:
@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?
I was merely referring to the painful day on the scoreboard for an AB supporter.
I am pleasantly surprised that less than a year later we have a scrum that can compete with yours.
RG Snyman was terrifying that day as was the ref who happens to be in charge this weekend. Yikes -
Maybe Rassie surprise us with some of that Twickenham starting XV. Moodie, Am, AE, Mapimpi, Libbok, Snyman, Kitshoff are all back in the squad.
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@OomPB said in All Blacks - Springbok Tours: Revival?:
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”.
Mate this is best thing I have read all year, it's getting a step closer.
Makes me rexcited about future of rugby again!!
I would rather follow this than a WC anyday , (and before anyone gets excited, that's just me) .
Nothing excites me more than ABs.Boks or any NZ/SA rugby fixtures really!! I know I an old bastard , but SA (and used to be Wales also) are tests I seem to recall loving the longest!! -
