The recently announced Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour fixtures were announced, with the venue of the fourth test on Saturday, 12 September, to be hosted at a neutral international venue.
According to reliable sources, the fourth test will be hosted in Ireland at Croke Park, with the Aviva Stadium (Dublin), and the Allianz Stadium (old Twickenham Stadium in London) being the alternatives.
The first test will be hosted at Ellis Park (Johannesburg), followed by the test at DHL Stadium (Cape Town) and the FNB Stadium (Johannesburg) to host the third test.
The Springboks have recently played three tests at the Allianz Stadium against international competition; however, the South African public will not be that excited, as Loftus Versfeld and Port Elizabeth will not host a test.
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour fixtures 2026:
Friday 7 August: DHL Stormers v New Zealand at DHL Stadium, Cape Town
Tuesday 11 August: Hollywoodbets Sharks v New Zealand at Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
Saturday 15 August: Vodacom Bulls v New Zealand at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Saturday 22 August: First Test – South Africa v New Zealand at Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Tuesday 25 August: Lions v New Zealand at Ellis Park, Johannesburg
Saturday 29 August: Second Test – South Africa v New Zealand at DHL Stadium, Cape Town
Saturday 5 September: Third Test – South Africa v New Zealand at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
Saturday 12 September: Fourth Test – South Africa v New Zealand (venue to be announced)