The New Zealand All Blacks and the South African Springboks are set to inaugurate a new competition in 2026 titled "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry," featuring a series of fixtures hosted in South Africa next month. The newly created touring competition aims to revive one of the sport's historic rivalries.
In preparation for the tour, All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named a 44-man squad that includes veteran flank Ethan Blackadder and three uncapped players. However, the team will travel without captain Ardie Savea for the opening two matches, as he is scheduled to join the touring squad at a later date before the first Test.
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