It has been reported that the Springboks have agreed to host the first full-scale All Blacks tour in 30 years.
According to network24The All Blacks are scheduled to tour South Africa in 2026 and play a three-Test series against the Springboks.
New Zealand will also face the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, Lions and Sharks and the South African “A” team.
South Africa will return the favor when they tour New Zealand in 2030, with a similar structure set up for the Volks to face the All Blacks and Kiwi Super Rugby teams.
The tour will replace the Rugby Championship in 2026 and 2030, with Australia and Argentina making replacement plans, according to the report.
It was New Zealand’s first tour of South Africa since 1996, with the All Blacks winning that Test series 2-1.
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