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SHORT: Why the All Blacks’ South Africa Tour Could Be Brutal
Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 00:09:44
Publish Date: 2026-04-08 04:30:00
Description:

In August, the All Blacks heading back into one of rugby’s toughest challenges - a full tour of South Africa.


But this isn’t just about Test matches, for the first time in decades, New Zealand will face the unique grind of touring:

  • Midweek matches
  • Travel and squad rotation
  • Adapting to South African conditions
  • Managing physical and mental fatigue


So do the modern All Blacks actually have the know-how to handle it?


We break down what makes South Africa tours so difficult, why history matters, and whether this current group is ready for the challenge.
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