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Springboks and All Blacks rugby series preparations

Overview

Preparations for the upcoming rugby series between South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks have included the unveiling of commemorative items.

In early August, Nike and SA Rugby introduced a limited-edition Springbok jersey featuring the lyrics of the South African national anthem in five official languages. SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer stated the design “speaks directly and honestly to the motivation of the team and management – they play for the people of South Africa and wear their hearts on their sleeve.”

Following this, officials unveiled a unique magnetic trophy for the tour. The trophy consists of two halves joined by magnets, utilizing aluminum leaves and stones from both nations to symbolize their distinct cultures. The winner of the four-test series, which concludes in Baltimore, USA, on September 12, 2026, will receive both halves; a 2-2 draw would result in each nation retaining one half.

Entities

SA Rugby · New Zealand Rugby · New Zealand national rugby union team (All Blacks) · Nike · South Africa national rugby union team (Springboks)

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Springboks and All Blacks unveil unique magnetic trophy

    The Springboks and All Blacks have unveiled a new magnetic trophy for their rugby rivalry. The winner of the four-test series takes both halves, while a draw allows each nation to keep one half.

  2. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    South Africa Springboks unveil anthem‑printed jersey for All Blacks tour

    Nike and SA Rugby launch a special Springbok jersey with the national anthem’s lyrics for the 2026 All Blacks series, on sale 6 Aug 2026 in South Africa.

Sources

campaignbrief.co.nz · cordobaxv.com.ar · hungariankarate.hu