SO what to make of New Zealand’s proposed tour of South Africa in 2026, in fact it’s more than just a proposal it would appear very close to being confirmed. Three Tests against the Boks, four matches against top franchises and a game with the Junior Springboks or South Africa A, whatever they call themselves these days.
Nothing not to like there you would think and as a fan of old style tours my gut instinct is to be excited, which would reportedly be reciprocated in 2030 with South Africa visiting New Zealand. Touring is back it would seem and there is no question that...