Old foes South Africa and New Zealand collide in a new series in the first “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” tour.
The Springboks and All Blacks have reached a reciprocal touring agreement that will see the pair clash in a number of Tests every four years.
The first edition sees Dave Rennie’s side head for South African soil to take on four United Rugby Championship sides alongside a quartet of clashes with Rassie Erasmus’s world champions.
The fourth of those fixtures, which brings together the World Cup finalists from three years ago, will .
Here’s everything you need to know.
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry schedule (all times BST)
7 August: Stormers 21-38 New Zealand
11 August: Sharks 0-54 New Zealand
15 August:
22 August:First Test: South Africa 16-33 New Zealand
25 August: Lions vs New Zealand (6pm, Johannesburg)
29 August: South Africa vs New Zealand (4.10pm, Cape Town) SECOND TEST
5 September: South Africa vs New Zealand (4.10pm, Johannesburg) THIRD TEST
12 September: South Africa vs New Zealand (10pm, Baltimore) FOURTH TEST
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the series live on Sky Sports, which has struck a deal for the broadcasting rights. In South Africa, coverage available via SuperSport.