Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?

BBC Sport Monday 17 August 2026, 13:18 UTC 1 min read

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Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

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Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?

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