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Springboks host All Blacks for historic rugby tour starting in Cape Town

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:35 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Springboks host All Blacks for historic rugby tour starting in Cape Town

Summary

The Springboks will host the All Blacks for a rugby tour beginning on August 22, 2026, in Johannesburg, after a friendly match this Saturday against Argentina. The tour includes four Tests over 22 days at venues in South Africa and Baltimore, marking their first extended matchup in 30 years. Despite initial criticism regarding ticket prices and stadium attendance, the opening Tests are reportedly sold out. The South African Rugby Union aims for financial stability by reaching American markets ahead of the 2031 World Cup. Both teams are preparing, with South Africa entering the series on an 11-Test winning streak and having won five of the last six encounters against New Zealand.

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By the Numbers

•Springboks play Argentina this Saturday in Buenos Aires
•Tour includes tests in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Baltimore
•First two Tests reportedly sold out despite earlier attendance issues
•South Africa has won five of the last six matches against New Zealand
•The South African Rugby Union seeks financial stability in the US market

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2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Back to the future as world champion Springboks host All Blacks

What they're saying

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Hosts South Africa and visitors New Zealand are going back to the future with a rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and ends 12,700 kilometres away in the United States.The All Blacks are the most popular visitors, though, and the first two Tests in Johannesburg and Cape Town have reportedly been sold out.
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