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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 ...
A list of all international Test Matches played by the Springboks. 2020s. 2020s record. Games played Won Lost Drawn Win percentage 52: 38: 14: 0: ... (New Zealand) 9 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
The South Africans played a largely defensive game. Due to the strength of flanker Ruben Kruger and No. 8 Mark Andrews plus scrum-half Joost van der Westhuizen, the expansive attacks from New Zealand were repeatedly closed down. Andrew Mehrtens opened the scoring with a penalty after six minutes to give New Zealand a 3–0 lead.
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]
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has named backrower Pieter-Steph du Toit at lock in place of injured Eben Etzebeth in his lineup for the Rugby Championship test against New Zealand at Ellis Park ...