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In what year did the Springboks first win a test series in New Zealand?

1937. New Zealand won the 1st test, Soouth Africa won the 2nd and 3rd tests.

In what year did the All Blacks first win a test series in South Africa?

1996. New Zealand won the 1st and 2nd tests. South Africa won the 3rd test.

What is New Zealands greatest margin of victory over South Africa?

28 points. New Zealand defeated South Africa 28-0 at Carisbrook, Dunedin in 1999 beating their 20 point margin of victory in 1997.

What is South Africa's greatest margin of victory over New Zealand?

17 points. South Africa defeated New Zealand 17-0 at Kingsmead, Durban in 1928. The closest they have come to bettering that effort is a 12 point victory at Athletic Park, Wellington in 1981.

Who was sent off during the Eden Park test of 1997 between South Africa and New Zealand for stomping on the face of Sean Fitzpatrick?

Andre Venter. James Small was later given a yellow card in the same match.

Which All Black has scored the most test tries by a forward for New Zealand versus South Africa?

Zinzan Brooke. He has scored 4 tries in 12 appearances v South Africa.

Which All Black has scored the most tries by a back in New Zealand versus South Africa matches?

Christian Cullen. He has scored 10 tries in 14 appearances v South Africa.

Which South African holds the record for most test appearances versus New Zealand?

Mark Andrews. Andrews played 17 tests against New Zealand. The next best is Van Der Westhuizen and Venter with 12 tests each.

Two All Blacks hold a New Zealand record of 15 test appearances versus South Africa. Robin Brooke is one. Who is the other?

Josh Kronfeld. The rest have played 14 tests. David Wilson of Australia has played a record 17 tests v South Africa.

The world record of _____ consecutive test match victories is jointly held by New Zealand and South Africa. Fill in the blank.

17 & seventeen. Set by New Zealand between from 1965 to 1970, and South Africa between 1997 and 1998.