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All Blacks begin six-week South Africa tour with opening match in Cape Town

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:17 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

All Blacks begin six-week South Africa tour with opening match in Cape Town

Summary

The All Blacks kick off an eight-match, six-week tour in South Africa today in Cape Town. This tour marks the 30th anniversary of the last traditional series between New Zealand and South Africa. The final match will take place in Baltimore, home of the NFL's Ravens. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi expressed excitement about participating in this historic tour. Both teams have rich histories of rivalry, and the Springboks are currently regarded as the top team in the world with a strong recent performance.

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By the Numbers

•All Blacks start tour in Cape Town
•Eight-match tour runs six weeks
•Final match scheduled in Baltimore
•Springboks are currently top-ranked team
•Both teams' histories are closely intertwined

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10:17 AMYahoo Sports — A titanic throwback tour: The All Blacks' 6-week South Africa trek with a Baltimore finale

What they're saying

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Before the World Cup settled all arguments, rugby's world supremacy was invariably decided between South Africa and New Zealand. The Springboks and All Blacks stopped dancing around each other in 1921 when South Africa arrived in New Zealand by steamship. On the 30th anniversary of the last traditional tour between them, the All Blacks are in South Africa, opening an eight-match, six-week expedition on Friday in Cape Town.
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