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It is argued to be the biggest rivalry in rugby history. There is considerable history behind these matches, much of it off the field. In 1981, there were numerous protests in New Zealand over the Springboks coming to tour New Zealand due to the then South African government's policy of Apartheid. Consequently, subsequent tours were cancelled ...
In 1992, the South Africa Springboks played a rugby union test match against the New Zealand All Blacks, which later became known as the Return Test. The match was played at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on 15 August 1992.
The Springboks and New Zealand's national rugby team, the All Blacks, have a long tradition of intense and friendly sporting rivalry. [4] From 1948 to 1969, the South African apartheid regime affected team selection for the All Blacks, with selectors passing over Māori players for some All Black tours to South Africa. [5]
What a performance from the Springboks and what a massive fight from New Zealand who did all that with 14-men for the majority of the game. South Africa defeat New Zealand to win the Rugby World ...
FT: South Africa 35-7 New Zealand. 21:38, Harry Latham-Coyle. Statement made. A Springboks demolition job, aided by some All Blacks ill discipline but more than worth their 28-point winning margin ...
Sydney Football Stadium: Sydney Australia: 1992-07-19 Australia: 17 19 Ballymore: Brisbane Australia: 1992-07-25 Australia: 26 23 Sydney Football Stadium: Sydney: 1992-08-15 South Africa: 27 24 Ellis Park: Johannesburg: 1993-06-12 British Isles: 20 18 Lancaster Park: Christchurch: 1993-06-26 British Isles: 7 20 Athletic Park: Wellington: Lions ...
The 1998 Tri Nations Series was contested from 11 July to 22 August between the Australia, New Zealand and South Africa national rugby union teams. The Springboks won the tournament. Australia won the Bledisloe Cup, which New Zealand had won for the 3 previous years. The two Tri-Nations tests gave it a winning 2–0 lead.
The team played 14 matches in total; 11 against provincial rugby teams and 3 against New Zealand. South Africa won 10 out of the 11 matches against provincial sides, losing to Otago. They lost their first two test matches against New Zealand national and drew the last test. The South Africa coach for the tour was Ian McIntosh. [1]