World Cups have become synonymous with the Springboks, who beat the All Blacks in the 2023 final to become the most winningest nation in history.
A few months later, Rassie Erasmus’ side pipped them in The Rugby Championship, clearing second-placed New Zealand by eight points, during which the Springboks defeated their South Hemisphere neighbours on both occasions.
It’s become one of the most anticipated rivalries in sports and arguably the most captivating match-up in rugby – so when will the two sides meet again?
Springboks vs All Blacks
The Springboks will travel to New Zealand for back-to-back games against the three times World Champions:
- September 6 (Auckland)
- September 13 (Wellington)
*Kick-off times have yet to be confirmed.
New proposal’s for SA Rugby’s equity deal
“This deal has divided South Africans and taken the gloss away from the on-field successes of the Springboks,” said Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie.
“I think the time has come for us to move on. SA Rugby must find alternative sources of revenue and they must just kill this thing because it has caused a lot of unnecessary fighting, division, and strife.
“SA Rugby must think outside of the box, and I have faith in SA Rugby’s leadership in terms of finding another alternative.
“I have seen another proposal, with my own eyes, from the Rupert group. It is better than the ASG proposal and I don’t think the Rupert group would bring a proposal and not bring it to SA Rugby.
“They must have given it to SA Rugby, but I have seen the proposal. I said the guys must come to the table, and I’ve seen the proposals.
“Those are esteemed businesspeople who have access to SA Rugby and must have spoken to SA Rugby.
“Guys must come together now because not even the unions are talking to each other.”
