Jason Ryan on what he expects from URC opponents on SA tour
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan has outlined the team's strategy for their upcoming tour of South Africa, emphasizing the importance of early matches against local teams. The tour includes a series of warm-up games followed by a four-Test series against the Springboks.
Why it matters
This tour is a major event in international rugby, serving as a key indicator of team form and development for the All Blacks' new squad members.
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan (inset) and New Zealand's players at their welcome event in Cape Town.
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan has highlighted the importance of their first three matches on their eagerly anticipated tour of South Africa .
The men in black will kick off the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour against the Stormers in Cape Town on August 7 before taking on the Sharks in Durban on August 11 and the Bulls in Pretoria on August 15.
Those fixtures will precede the All Blacks ‘ opening Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on August 22 before they face the Lions at same venue on August 25.
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