All Blacks v South Africa 100 years

A rivalry 100 years in the making
The two greatest rivals in the history of rugby - the All Blacks and the Springboks - will meet for the 100th time in 2021, 100 years on from their first clash in 1921.
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All Blacks named for historic 100th Test against South Africa

The All Blacks team has been named to play in the historic 100th Test match…

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All Blacks named for historic 100th Test against South Africa
The All Blacks team has been named to play in the historic 100th Test match against South Africa in the Fortinet Rugby Championship at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville, on Saturday 25 September (Kick-off: 5.05PM AEST, 7.05PM NZT).
The Freedom Cup is back on the line
Playing their 100th Test match against South Africa will not be the only incentive for New Zealand to win in Townsville on Saturday.
De Klerk looks forward to tussle with Perenara
Aaron Smith may be missing from the All Blacks, but his Springbok halfback rival Faf de Klerk says TJ Perenara will be just as strong in Saturday's Fortinet Rugby Championship Test in Townsville.
de Villiers confident Springboks will bounce back for milestone Test
Former Springboks captain Jean de Villiers has faith South Africa will lift for Saturday's 100th Test against the All Blacks in Townsville.
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Changes to New Zealand Schools programmes
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Springboks look to 2009 for motivation
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All Blacks v South Africa: A 100-year rivalry
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Barrett looking forward to renewing rivalry with Springboks
Two years without playing their greatest rivals, the Springboks has the All Blacks concentrated on Saturday's Fortinet Rugby Championship Test in Townsville – the 100th Test between the sides.
Clash of styles set for 100th Test
One of the enduring features of the All Blacks-Springboks rivalry was the ongoing clash of styles, and so it will continue in their 100th Test, the first of their two Fortinet Rugby Championship Tests, in Townsville on Saturday.
Counties Manukau, Auckland & North Harbour withdrawn from Farah Palmer Cup
The Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) presented by Bunnings Warehouse will continue without Auckland, Counties Manukau and North Harbour, who have collectively accepted they are unable to continue in the competition due to their inability to train or play under COVID-19 Alert Levels.
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