How many All Blacks would make a combined Springbok XV?

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The Springboks and All Blacks clashed in an epic World Cup final last year. In a hypothetical exercise, we pick a combined team.

There is an incredible rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks that has encompassed over 100 Test matches and that dates back to the first clash in 1921.brutal battleIn an interesting hypothetical exercise, we take a look at the players from both sides, and assess how many All Blacks stars might feature in a combined XV with the Springboks.

We’re basing this combined selection on players who were still available at the 2023 World Cup, and so there is a spot for iconic scrumhalf Aaron Smith.

 

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