Compiled by Dylan Bettencourt
- SA Rugby and New Zealand Rugby will share the tour’s costs and profits equally every four years.
- Eight matches include four Tests, with three in South Africa and the final match in Baltimore.
SA Rugby believes its new tour with New Zealand could bring billions of rands into the South African economy.
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry will take place every four years and include matches between the All Blacks, Springboks and South African club teams.
The two rugby unions will share all costs and profits equally.
News24 reported that money will come from sponsors, television rights, ticket sales, stadium spending and merchandise.
An SA Rugby spokesperson said the tour could help both unions become more financially secure.
“SA Rugby spent half a billion rand on national teams last year and delivered titles for all men’s national teams — but we still reported a loss,” the spokesperson said.
The union said the extra money would help fund national teams, local competitions and grassroots rugby.
British and Irish Lions tours bring a major financial boost, but South Africa must wait 12 years between hosting them.
The new Boks-All Blacks tour gives both unions another big event outside the Rugby World Cup and Lions tours.
Thousands of New Zealand supporters are expected to travel to South Africa, bringing money into hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
The first tour will include eight matches. The All Blacks will face the Stormers, Sharks, Bulls and Lions.
The Springboks and All Blacks will then play Tests at Ellis Park, Cape Town Stadium and FNB Stadium.
The final Test will take place in Baltimore in the United States.
Sports marketing lecturer Juanita Stoop told News24 that the US match could help rugby grow in a major new market before the country hosts the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
Pictured above: The Springboks taking on the All Blacks.
Image source: @Springboks
