The rugby world will once again turn its attention to South Africa as the Springboks prepare to host New Zealand in the much-anticipated “Greatest Rivalry Tour,” a series expected to reignite one of sport’s most iconic contests.

For more than a century, the Springboks and All Blacks have shared a fierce rivalry, producing unforgettable clashes that have shaped international rugby. With both teams consistently ranked among the world’s best, the upcoming tour promises intense, physical contests marked by skill and tactical brilliance.

South Africa will look to use home advantage to extend its recent success against its greatest rivals, while New Zealand will be eager to reassert its dominance and silence passionate home crowds.

Players and coaches from both camps have spoken of the immense respect shared between the two rugby powerhouses, while acknowledging that every meeting carries enormous significance. With sold-out stadiums expected across the country, the tour is set to deliver another thrilling chapter in one of rugby’s greatest rivalries.

The Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour consists of eight matches—four provincial fixtures and four Test matches between the Springboks and the All Blacks. The full schedule is as follows.

This marks the return of the traditional full-scale South Africa–New Zealand tour format, with the All Blacks facing South Africa’s four major franchise teams before contesting a four-Test Freedom Cup series against the Springboks.

The final Test in Baltimore will be the first Springboks–All Blacks Test ever played in the United States.