SHORT: Why the All Blacks’ South Africa Tour Could Be Brutal

In August, the All Blacks heading back into one of rugby’s toughest challenges - a full tour of South Africa. But this isn’t just about Test matches, for the first time in decades, New Zealand will face the unique grind of touring: Midweek matches Travel and squad rotation Adapting to South African conditions Managing physical and mental fatigue So do the modern All Blacks actually have the know-how to handle it? We break down what makes South Africa tours so difficult, why history matters, and whether this current group is ready for the challenge. 📺 Full episodes and clips on YouTube Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SHORT: Why the All Blacks’ South Africa Tour Could Be Brutal is an episode from Aotearoa Rugby Pod by Sky TV New Zealand.

This episode is 9:44 long.

This episode was published on Apr 8, 2026.

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