History of rugby union matches between New Zealand and South Africa

New Zealand (the All Blacks) and South Africa (the Springboks) have been playing Test Match Rugby against each other since 1921 when the All Blacks beat the Springboks in Dunedin 13–5. It is argued to be the biggest rivalry in World Rugby history. There is considerable history behind these matches, much of it off the field. In 1981, there were numerous protests in New Zealand over the Springboks coming to tour New Zealand due to the then South African government's policy of Apartheid. Consequently, subsequent tours were cancelled and the All Blacks and Springboks did not meet again until August 1992, in Johannesburg, when the Springboks were re-admitted to World Rugby. Up until 1996 New Zealand had never won a series in South Africa but South Africa had won a series in New Zealand in 1937.

Since 2004 New Zealand and South Africa have contested the Freedom Cup. It has remained a trophy contested annually in the Tri Nations Series/Rugby Championship since 2006.

Summary

Overall

Records

Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.

Results

List of series

Venues

In New Zealand

In South Africa

See also

• New Zealand Cavaliers
• Rugby union in New Zealand
• Rugby union in South Africa

Notes

References

External links

• Complete List of Results at ESPN
• New Zealand v South Africa Head to Head on Allblacks.com
• Statistics for New Zealand vs South Africa on Rugbydata.com
• "Pick and Go Test match results database". lassen.co.nz. Retrieved 25 November 2008.

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