The deeper significance behind South Africa and New Zealand’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series

South Africa and New Zealand are set to meet in a two-Test series that has been branded Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. The fixture carries deep historical significance, with the two nations standing as the dominant forces in men's rugby union over the sport's history. Beyond the on-field competition, the rivalry is also shaped by notable off-field conflicts and tensions that have added layers of meaning to encounters between the Springboks and the All Blacks.