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Springboks vs All Blacks: All-time head-to-head record The Springboks and All Blacks will clash for the 111th time on Saturday, 22 August at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The Springboks and All Blacks will clash for the 111th time on Saturday, 22 August at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:10. The record books will forever show that the sides first did battle on 13 August 1921 in Carisbook in New Zealand, a little over 105 years ago. READ | Springboks vs All Blacks: Do you know the words to Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika? Favours New Zealand Of the 110 Tests played to date, the All Blacks have won 63 with the Springboks emerging victorious on 43 occasions. There have also been four draws. In those matches, the All Blacks have scored a total of 2 269 points compared to the 1 850 amassed by the Springboks, giving an average final score of 21-17 in favour of the Kiwis. Post-isolation Since South Africa returned to the international rugby fold in 1992, the Springboks have won 23 of the 73 Tests against the All Blacks, with New Zealand victorious on 48 occasions. There have also been two draws. However, in the 11 Tests over the past five years, the Springboks have won seven and lost four. Do you have a favourite Springboks vs All Blacks Test? Let us know by clicking on the comment banner below …