All Blacks vs Blue Bulls. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour. 15 August 2026.
Loftus Versveld once again had the priviledge to host the mighty All Blacks in one of the 3 warm-up matches against provincial franchises before taking on the Springboks of Rassie Erasmus on Ellispark on 22 August. The first of 4 test matches on this tour.
The place was packed with a decent crowd although not nearly full. The new stadium lights did not dissappoint and proved again that it has truly elevated the cathedral of rugby in Pretoria to a world class stadium. After a tough battle the Blue Bulls succumbed to the better rugby of the AB's who won 50 points to 21.
The Bulls were led by captain Marcell Coetzee and the All Blacks by captain Codie Taylor.
The Marais were there. Mom Glenda, Dad Henk, Master Liam and Big Dude Dylan. Dylan was accompanied by Kayla and Liam his big buddy Jayden. This was the first time they saw the All Blacks play in person, and of course the first time to witness the ever impressive Haka.
To sum it all up, words from Dylan:
"It was awesome. And I never expected them to win, our form without spingbok players is too inconsistent for a team like the all blacks.
But we put in good try. And it was a lot of fun to watch live."
That is how great memories are made.
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