All Blacks coach Dave Rennie says Springboks will play tests in Auckland and Christchurch in 2027

All Blacks coach said the tests would be played in Auckland and Christchurch in July.

NZ Herald

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 9:29 PM

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Dave Rennie revealed the All Blacks will host South Africa in Auckland and Christchurch in July 2027.
The two-test series is scheduled to take place two weeks after the Super Rugby final.
New Zealand Rugby has not yet officially announced or confirmed the fixtures.

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All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie revealed that New Zealand will host South Africa for a two-test series in Auckland and Christchurch in July 2027. Speaking on Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking Breakfast, Rennie stated that the matches would take place about two weeks after the Super Rugby final, ahead of a potential quarter-final clash at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

New Zealand Rugby has not yet officially confirmed the scheduled fixtures. The Christchurch fixture would mark the Springboks' debut appearance at One NZ Stadium and their first test match played in the city since 2016.

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All Blacks coach Dave Rennie says Springboks will play tests in Auckland and Christchurch in 2027

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