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Springboks and All Blacks begin Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series
The Springboks and All Blacks are set to begin the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, a four-match Test tour starting this Saturday at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The series marks the first time South Africa has hosted a full New Zealand tour in thirty years.
South African coach Rassie Erasmus has announced a balanced squad for the opening match, featuring a mix of players who recently competed against Argentina and those returning from injury. Due to an injury to Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain the Springboks. The squad includes Damian de Allende, who will earn his 100th Test cap.
New Zealand coach Dave Rennie has named a side that integrates experienced veterans with emerging talent. Key returns include captain Ardie Savea, Cam Roigard, and Will Jordan, while Damian McKenzie returns at fullback following an ankle injury. Both Savea and Codie Taylor will reach their 110th international caps during the tour.
The four-match series will span multiple locations, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Baltimore in the United States.
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All Blacks · Ardie Savea · Dave Rennie · Ellis Park · Rassie Erasmus · Springboks
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series consists of four Test matches between South Africa and New Zealand. ultimaterugby.com · www.rugbymeet.com · www.sabcnews.com · www.namibian.com.na · tdpelmedia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Damian de Allende will play his 100th Test for the Springboks. ultimaterugby.com · www.rosestad.co.za
- [● 2 SOURCES] Damian McKenzie returns to the All Blacks starting lineup at fullback after recovering from an ankle injury. www.minutesports.fr · cordobaxv.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Springboks squad was selected by combining players who remained in South Africa with those who played against Argentina. www.sanews.gov.za
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ardie Savea and Codie Taylor will earn their 110th international caps for the All Blacks during the series. www.minutesports.fr · cordobaxv.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain the Springboks for the first Test in the absence of Siya Kolisi. ultimaterugby.com · www.rosestad.co.za · www.sarugbymag.co.za · www.sabcnews.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] The first Test match of the series will be held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. ultimaterugby.com · www.rugbymeet.com · mysportsza.co.za · www.allrugby.it · www.minutesports.fr · +4 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The All Blacks team selection features a balance of experienced players and younger talent. www.minutesports.fr · cordobaxv.com.ar