Kiwi supporters have had their say, and the rich history between New Zealand and South Africa dictates that the Springboks are the All Blacks’ greatest foe.
The Boks will host the Scott Robertson’s charges in the 2024 Rugby Championship, on 31 August at Ellis Park, before a 7 September blockbuster in Cape Town, in a rematch of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.
In an online poll by the All Blacks, fans of the three-time world champions rated back-to-back Webb Ellis Cup winners SA as their biggest rivals, with the Wallabies and Ireland the next-best contenders.
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We asked, you answered 💬
Here’s who you think our biggest on-field rivals are 💪#AllBlacks pic.twitter.com/36R9qpdn6M
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) February 8, 2024
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