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All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour

Coverage of New Zealand's All Blacks during the 2026 Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against South Africa. The All Blacks took a 1-0 lead into the second Test at Cape Town's DHL Stadium on 29 August 2026, but were beaten 33-26, levelling the series. The match featured a pre-game Airlink flyover that drew international attention, and the fixture was used by sponsor Pick n Pay to give under-resourced children their first live Springboks experience. Headlines also point to a third Test and a tour-clinching win for the Springboks on 13 September 2026, indicating New Zealand finished the series on the losing side.

Last integrated: September 16, 2026

Also known as All Blacks · New Zealand national rugby union team

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  1. All Blacks arrive in Cape Town with 1-0 series lead

    SABC News reports fans gathering ahead of the second Test at DHL Stadium, with the All Blacks holding a one-nil advantage following their Johannesburg victory. Supporters filled a nearby fan park and began entering the stadium in cold, rainy conditions, with All Blacks flags visible among a majority Springboks crowd.

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  2. Springboks level series with 33-26 win in Cape Town

    Head Topics reports the Springboks defeated the All Blacks 33-26 at DHL Stadium, evening Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. The pre-match Airlink flyover of two Embraer jets became a viral talking point, and Pick n Pay hosted six under-13 players from Morningstar Junior Rugby Club in Durbanville, who watched from four rows back, met players including Pieter Steph du Toit, Manie Libbok and Thomas du Toit, and witnessed the haka and a Michael Jackson halftime tribute.

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  3. Springboks beat All Blacks again to seal tour series

    SABC News related-story link, published after the supplied articles, reports the Springboks beat the All Blacks again to clinch the tour series, confirming New Zealand finished the 2026 Rugby's Greatest Rivalry on the losing side.

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