Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry unveils 'a trophy like no other' for Springboks, All Blacks series

1. In a storied rugby rivalry spanning a century, the Springboks and All Blacks face each other in legendary battles that transcend the sport, creating moments of brilliance and nail-biting finishes that resonate across generations.

2. The most defining clash in South Africa's rugby history occurred when Francois Pienaar's Springboks faced the seemingly invincible All Blacks in the 1995 World Cup final. Through sheer determination, defensive prowess, and Joel Stransky's drop goal, the Springboks secured a historic victory, with Mandela presenting the trophy in a Springbok jersey as South Africa's nation united.

3. On home soil, the Springboks sought to capture a double over the All Blacks during the Tri-Nations title match. Despite the Boks trailing by 23-5, they mounted a remarkable comeback, with tries from Joost van der Westhuizen, Bobby Skinstad, and a final scoring try by James Dalton in the maul to secure a hard-fought victory.

4. In a breathtaking Test match, South Africa's Rassie Erasmus' rebuilt Springboks stunned the world by defeating New Zealand's double World Champions in Wellington. Trailing early, the Boks launched a counter-attack, capitalizing on New Zealand's errors to score five tries, including a double by Aphiwe Dyantyi, in one of the greatest comebacks in rugby history.

5. In their final warm-up match before the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Springboks handed New Zealand their heaviest defeat in 121 years of Test history. A dominant first-half performance saw South Africa build an insurmountable lead before unleashing a notorious 7-1 bench split, with a five-try victory that shattered New Zealand's momentum and signaled South Africa's readiness to retain the Webb Ellis Cup.