South Africa’s most decorated captain, Siya Kolisi, is relishing the chance to be part of a history-making moment in the sport’s greatest rivalry.

When the All Blacks arrive in South Africa next year for a full-scale tour, it will mark their first traditional visit since 1996. Siya Kolisi, who has played the All Blacks in World Cups, Rugby Championships and once-off Tests, believes this tour offers something no modern fixture can replicate.

“This is one of the biggest touch matches in world rugby,” Kolisi said. “It’s exciting to have New Zealand come to South Africa for three games.”

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