A majority Māori and Pacific All Blacks squad shows how far rugby’s ‘greatest rivalry’ has come

Alyse Wright /NZ Herald via Getty Images This weekend’s first test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks will be played 105 years after the two nations first began the “greatest rivalry” in rugby in 1921. A great deal has changed in that time, including the composition of All Blacks teams and

Rugby’s fiercest rivalry resumes: Springboks play All Blacks in first 4-test series in 50 years  Toronto Star

In 2026 there is no Rugby Championship, but there is a throwback-type tour which sees New Zealand's All Blacks visit South Africa for eight matches, including four Tests against the Springboks, live on Sky Sports.