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All Blacks’ 1996 Cape Town triumph remembered 30 years on

Former All Blacks players recall their historic 1996 victory over the Springboks in South Africa.

Skinny McBuntu

Former All Blacks players have shared memories of a memorable 1996 tour of South Africa. The trip featured notable moments including the team's conquest of the Springboks in Cape Town and celebrations marked by car horns outside their hotel. The visit is being recalled three decades later.

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NZ Herald

All Blacks vs Springboks: Former players share memories of historic 1996 triumph in South Africa

Legendary All Blacks from 1996 speak with Ben Francis about conquering the Springboks.

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Stuff

Blaring horns and a huge trophy: 30 years on from the All Blacks’ epic Cape Town comeback

From the constant blaring of car horns outside the team hotel, to one of the craziest trophies ever seen in sport, the first stop on the All Blacks’ 1996 tour of South Africa had it all.

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