CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — New Zealand’s first traditional rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years was confirmed for 2026 on Thursday including a fourth test at a neutral venue.

Next August and September, the All Blacks will play the world champion Springboks in tests at Ellis Park, Cape Town Stadium, and return to Johannesburg at 94,700-seat FNB Stadium, the largest in South Africa.

A fourth test a week later will be at a neutral venue yet to be determined.

The All Blacks will also play all four of South Africa’s United Rugby Championship teams — the Stormers, Sharks, Bulls and Lions — in an eight-match tour beginning on Aug. 7.

The tour will mark three decades since the All Blacks’ last major tour of the republic. Sean Fitzpatrick’s team won the test series 2-1 for New Zealand’s f

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