South Africa v New Zealand: first Test at Ellis Park

Rugby Union
22 Aug 2026, 08:28 pm IST|Khelangan Desk
South Africa v New Zealand: first Test at Ellis Park
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South Africa faced New Zealand in the rugby union first Test at Ellis Park on 22 August 2026.

The All Blacks began their four-test tour, with a 7.10pm kickoff scheduled.

South Africa and New Zealand first met in 1921, and the contest was dubbed the unofficial world championship before the World Cup.

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