The possible return of full Springbok and All Black tours will be a massive boon for both South African and New Zealand rugby.
It is expected that the full tours are set to kick off in 2026 with the All Blacks coming to SA, followed by the Boks heading to New Zealand in 2030.
The possible return of full Springbok and All Black tours will be a massive boon for both South African and New Zealand rugby and could benefit both unions financially and on the field for many years to come. The last time the two sides held tours was in the 90s, with SA touring New Zealand in 1994, followed by the Boks hosting the All Blacks in 1996, which was the last tour between them.in the Rugby World Cup, Rugby Championship, Tri Nations and in one World Cup warm-up match.It is expected that the full tours are set to kick off in 2026 with the All Blacks coming to SA, followed by the Boks heading to New Zealand in 2030.
SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer has been quoted by various publications saying: “I just spent two days with the New Zealand leadership in what we are calling the ‘Greatest Rugby rivalry’.
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