PremiumOpinionOpinion byPhil GiffordContributing Sports Writer·NZ Herald·1 Aug, 2026 06:05 PM6 mins to readPhil Gifford is a Contributing Sports Writer for NZME. He is one of the most-respected voices in New Zealand sports journalism. While “Rugby‘s greatest rivalry” as a catchphrase for the series about to be played by the All Blacks and the Springboks has a touch of wrestlemania about it, it’s 100% true.
The World Cup is a fantastic competition but for New Zealand players and fans, winning a series against the
