History of rugby union matches between New Zealand and South Africa

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New Zealand (the All Blacks) and the South Africa (the Springboks) have been playing test match rugby union since 1921 when the All Blacks beat the Springboks in Dunedin 13 - 5. There is considerable history behind these matches, much of it off the field. In 1981, there were protests in New Zealand over the Springboks coming to New Zealand due to the then South African government's policy of apartheid. Up until the start of the professional era, South Africa had won 21 tests to New Zealand's 18. In the 50 matches since the start of the professional era, New Zealand have won 36 tests to South Africa's 14.

Since 2004 New Zealand and South Africa have contested the Freedom Cup, it has been included as part of the Rugby Championship since 2006. If the annual series is drawn, the winner is decided through aggregate.

Video History of rugby union matches between New Zealand and South Africa

Summary

Overall

Records

Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.

Maps History of rugby union matches between New Zealand and South Africa

Results

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Points

Individual

Note:Active players in bold

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See also

• New Zealand Cavaliers
• Rugby union in New Zealand
• Rugby union in South Africa

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References

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External links

• Complete List of Results at ESPN
• New Zealand v South Africa Head to Head on Allblacks.com
• Statistics for New Zealand vs South Africa on Rugbydata.com
• "Pick and Go Test match results database". lassen.co.nz. Retrieved 2008-11-25. 

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