Springboks, All Blacks Clash in Groundbreaking US Decider
South Africa can clinch the series with a draw as New Zealand needs a win in the first US fixture in a meaningful Test series.
- On Saturday, New Zealand's All Blacks and the South African Springboks will meet at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore for the fourth and final Test, with South Africa defending a 2-1 series lead.
- World Rugby is using this high-profile fixture to build interest in the sport among American audiences ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup hosted by the United States.
- Dubbed "The Money Game," the Baltimore fixture is expected to generate substantial returns; World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin estimates the unions will split $8 million more than if played in South Africa.
- Injuries forced New Zealand to overhaul its squad, naming hooker Codie Taylor as captain for his 112th test while flyhalf Richie Mo'ounga returns following Ardie Savea's departure.
- Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus remains unfazed by the neutral venue, stating, "But we have played on neutral ground many times before in World Cups, Twickenham pool matches, World Cup semi-finals, finals and things like that.
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Scene changes but plot remains: All Blacks and Springboks resume ‘Greatest Rivalry’ in Baltimore
For its last act in the dramatic “ Greatest Rivalry ” rugby series between the Springboks and All Blacks, the location changes but the motivations of the antagonists remain the same.
Winnipeg Free Press
Scene changes but plot remains: All Blacks and Springboks resume 'Greatest Rivalry' in Baltimore
For its last act in the dramatic “ Greatest Rivalry ” rugby series between the Springboks and All Blacks, the location changes but the motivations of the antagonists remain the same.
Radio France Internationale
Springboks, All Blacks clash in groundbreaking US decider
After a bruising first three Tests in South Africa, the All Blacks and Springboks will face off at the M&T Bank Stadium -- home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens -- with South Africa defending a 2-1 series lead. A sellout crowd will pack the Maryland arena for what is by some distance the most high-profile rugby match ever staged in the United States. The All Blacks have played several one-off tests on US soil before, notably a 2016 classic against …
Here's the weather forecast for Baltimore for Springboks-All Blacks Test
The Springboks and All Blacks will take their historic rivalry to the United States on Saturday, 12 September, with warm and humid conditions forecast for Baltimore. The fourth and final Test of the series will be played at M&T Bank Stadium, home of NFL side the Baltimore Ravens, with more than 70 000 fans expected for the clash. South Africa currently lead the four-Test series 2-1, meaning the Springboks have the opportunity to seal a series vi…
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