All Blacks Versus Springboks – A Century of Rugby Rivalry by Graeme Barrow

All Blacks Versus Springboks – A Century of Rugby Rivalry by Graeme Barrow is a fascinating historical account of one of international rugby’s greatest and most enduring rivalries. Published by Reed Books in 1992, this revised edition traces the fierce competition between South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks, examining the sporting achievements, memorable encounters and political controversies that shaped their relationship over nearly a century.

All Blacks Versus Springboks explores the origins of rugby competition between South Africans and New Zealanders, including early encounters during the Anglo-Boer War, before examining the historic first Test series between the Springboks and All Blacks in 1921. From these beginnings, the rivalry developed into an intense struggle for supremacy between two of the world’s most successful rugby-playing nations.

Graeme Barrow recounts the celebrated tours, extraordinary matches and legendary rugby personalities who contributed to this remarkable sporting history. All Blacks Versus Springboks also examines the profound influence of political developments, particularly apartheid and the international sporting isolation of South Africa, which interrupted regular competition between the two countries.

Condition – Near Fine

Near fine paperback with light foxing present.