Stormers challenge All Blacks in opening game of South Africa tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Stormers face the All Blacks on August 7 in Cape Town, marking the start of New Zealand’s first tour of South Africa in 30 years. Stormers coach John Dobson emphasizes the importance of the match for the future of traditional rugby tours, insisting that local teams must be competitive to maintain the tour's relevance. With the Stormers missing key Springboks and entering the match without recent game action, the challenge is significant. Dobson highlighted the team's historical win over the All Blacks in 1976 as motivation to perform well. The All Blacks will adjust their lineup due to a late injury, bringing in Anton Segner and Peter Lakai among others.
- •Stormers play First Test against All Blacks on August 7.
- •New Zealand’s first tour of South Africa in 30 years.
- •Stormers miss eight key Springboks due to international commitments.
- •Dobson cites 1976 win for inspiration ahead of competitive challenge.
- •All Blacks make late lineup changes due to player illness.
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Stormers coach: Traditional rugby tours at stake as All Blacks open South Africa trek
"The Stormers believe they are playing for the future of traditional rugby tours when they give New Zealand the opening challenge of its South Africa trek on Friday. The All Blacks are undertaking their first tour of tests and provincial games in South Africa in 30 years. The Springboks will repay the visit in New Zealand in 2030 and New Zealand will return in 2034.
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