Springboks vs All Blacks, 1956

Springboks vs All Blacks, 1956

This scene shows action from the second test of the 1956 series at Athletic Park, Wellington. The Springboks won 8–3, but the All Blacks prevailed in the series 3–1. After the 4–0 hammering at the hands of their great rivals in 1949, victory in the fourth and final test at Eden Park was received with euphoria by All Blacks fans, and national pride was restored.

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ron king

Posted: 26 Jan 2023

Who were NZ's newspaper sport reporters at that time.?????

Jamie M

Posted: 16 Feb 2018

The article is about the '81 Tour but covers earlier tours as well: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/1981-springbok-tour/all-blacks-vs-springboks

Anonymous

Posted: 16 Feb 2018

Why is this 1956...? if the springbok tour was in 1981... Or if this was from the springbok tour why does it say 1956...?

Peter

Posted: 15 Feb 2018

Ca you name the all blacks that defeated the springboks at Eden Park in 1956

Peter Wight

Posted: 30 May 2013

Can you please give me the names of the all black team that defeated the springboks at Eden Park in 1956