UpdatedBen FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·4 Aug, 2026 04:15 AM3 mins to read‌Sean Fitzpatrick celebrates the All Blacks' win over the Springboks in Pretoria. Photo / PhotosportSean Fitzpatrick celebrates the All Blacks' win over the Springboks in Pretoria. Photo / PhotosportFormer All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick rates New Zealand’s historic 1996 series victory over South Africa above being part of the side that won the inaugural Rugby World Cup.

For the first time in six attempts, the All Blacks toured South Africa and returned with a series victory, claiming a