Old foes South Africa and New Zealand collide in a new series in the first “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” tour.
The Springboks and All Blacks have reached a reciprocal touring agreement that will see thepair clash in a number of Tests every four years.
The first edition sees Dave Rennie’s side head for South African soil to take on four United Rugby Championship sides alongside a quartet of clashes with Rassie Erasmus’s world champions.
The fourth of those fixtures, which brings together the World Cup finalists from three years ago, will take place in Baltimore on the east coast of the United States.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry schedule (all times BST)
7 August:Stormers 21-38 New Zealand
11 August:Sharks 0-54 New Zealand
15 August:Bulls 19-50 New Zealand
22 August:First Test: South Africa 16-33 New Zealand
25 August:Lions 35-41 New Zealand
29 August:Second Test: South Africa 33-26 New Zealand
5 September:Third Test: South Africa 29-24 New Zealand
12 September:South Africa vs New Zealand (10pm, Baltimore) FOURTH TEST
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the series live on Sky Sports, which has struck a deal for the broadcasting rights. In South Africa, coverage available
