NEW ZEALAND ALL BLACKS VS SOUTH AFRICA SPRINGBOKS 09.08.1997

With the World Cup 2023 now at finals stage, and the big dance being played between the All Blacks and the Springboks this weekend in France, thought I would throw up a video or two of match ups between the two sides. Pulled this one out first, very randomly, my only criteria being pre 2000, dunno why, and lo and behold this is the great Sean Fitzpatrick's test as All Blacks' skipper. Not even sure if it is a good game or not, but here it is. This one from Eden Park, not too much editing, just the ads out.

[@rh5466]

Thanks for posting. Rugby was way better back then.

[@itistrue101]

dunno... think the most recent WC was brilliant

[@nepiahemopo1702]

​@@itistrue101Best WC ever.

[@freddietrich825]

Thanks a million for posting been looking for this one for a long time

[@dishevellednomad]

No problem!

[@Love1Monster]

Watching this in 2024 it all looks so loosey goosey. But so much more entertaining than the overly structured rubbish we see these days.

[@itistrue101]

rugby was pro for only a year or so at this stage... It was inevitable that professionalism and time would cause the game to tighten up. Its happened in Every sport, even Chess

[@PaniKahukiwa-ob5jm]

Zinzan brooke. What a guy

[@freddietrich825]

He is a boss man

[@mrfearfactory94]

Great post much appreciated! Can you by any chance post the classic at Ellis Park from this same year?

[@dishevellednomad]

If I have it and I find it as I am going through stuff I most certainly will.

[@mrfearfactory94]

@@dishevellednomad Thanks for the reply mate!

[@billymcfarlane]

Could ya please upload the 1994 bledisloe cup of Australia v new Zealand please where george gregan made that famous tackle please of the whole game and broadcast please

[@dishevellednomad]

Dont believe i have it. Except for a few out of 1987 i have nothing until 95/96.

[@billymcfarlane]

D'you have any more wallabies games from 1995