The wait is almost over for rugby fans! The All Blacks’ historic ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ tour to South Africa officially gets underway this Friday, 7 August, when the New Zealand giants take on the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium.
With the Springboks taking on Argentina in a standalone Test match on Saturday, Friday night’s clash serves as the ultimate spectacle to launch a massive weekend of rugby action in Mzansi.
Key Match Details: Stormers vs All Blacks
- Date: Friday, 7 August 2026
- Kick-off Time: 19:00 SAST
- Venue: Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
Dave Rennie Squad Selection & Tour Overview
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has landed in South Africa with a 44-man squad captained by Ardie Savea, though they will be without key stars Scott Barrett, Tamaiti Williams, and Leicester Fainga’anuku due to injury. Rennie is expected to blend experience with fresh talent for Friday’s opening provincial clash.
All Blacks Tour Schedule:
- Fri, 7 Aug: Stormers vs New Zealand (Cape Town) – 19:00
- Tue, 11 Aug: Sharks vs New Zealand (Durban) – 19:00
- Sat, 15 Aug: Bulls vs New Zealand (Pretoria) – 19:00
- Sat, 22 Aug: 1st Test: Springboks vs All Blacks (Ellis Park, Joburg) – 17:05
- Tue, 25 Aug: Lions vs New Zealand (Ellis Park, Joburg) – 19:00
- Sat, 29 Aug: 2nd Test: Springboks vs All Blacks (Cape Town Stadium) – 17:05
- Sat, 5 Sep: 3rd Test: Springboks vs All Blacks (FNB Stadium, Joburg) – 17:05
- Sat, 12 Sep: 4th Test: Springboks vs All Blacks (Baltimore, USA) – TBC
