History of rugby union matches between New Zealand and South Africa
New Zealand (the All Blacks) and South Africa (the Springboks) have been playing rugby test matches against each other since 1921 when the All Blacks beat the Springboks in Dunedin 13–5. It is argued to be the biggest rivalry in world rugby, with both countries being among the sport's premier sides, having positive win records against every other nation, and holding 7 of the 10 rugby world cup trophies between them. New Zealand is the only nation to have won more games than it has lost against South Africa, and South Africa has the highest win percentage in the world against New Zealand. There is considerable history behind the rivalry, much of it off the field. The 1981 Springbok tour of New Zealand resulted in the largest mass civil unrest in New Zealand history as people protested over the Springboks coming to tour their country due to the then South African government's policy of Apartheid. Consequently, subsequent tours were cancelled and the All Blacks and Springboks did not meet...
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