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Springboks start historic series against All Blacks in Pretoria

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:29 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Springboks start historic series against All Blacks in Pretoria
Summary

The Springboks face the All Blacks in Pretoria on Saturday as part of a four-match series. Springbok legend Victor Matfield endorses the current South Africa team as potentially the greatest ever. Rassie Erasmus, handling the team selection, has made key changes from a recent win over Argentina. Pieter-Steph du Toit captains the Springboks with Siya Kolisi recovering from injury. New Zealand, led by head coach Dave Rennie, have made one change to their lineup from their recent victory over Ireland.

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  • •Springboks and All Blacks meet in Pretoria on August 21, 2026.
  • •Matfield calls current Springbok team the greatest.
  • •Du Toit captains South Africa, Kolisi out due to injury.
  • •Both teams have dominated Rugby World Cups historically.
  • •New Zealand made one change from recent Ireland match.
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  • 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — 'Greatest' Springboks face All Blacks in clash of juggernauts
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Springbok legend Victor Matfield believes the current South Africa team is the "greatest we have ever had". Matfield helped South Africa win the 2007 World Cup and, for many subsequent seasons, formed a famed second-row partnership with the abrasive Bakkies Botha.

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