Billions Springboks pocketed from Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against New Zealand
The recently concluded Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between South Africa and New Zealand proved to be a commercial blockbuster, generating approximately Ksh5.18 billion (R677.6 million) in gross ticket revenue across four Tests.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsUnder the shared billing agreement between the two unions, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) is set to take home approximately Ksh2.59 billion from the ticket proceeds.The Springboks emerged as the inaugural winners of the series after recovering from an opening defeat to claim a 3-1 triumph.Scottish, French sides highlight confirmed teams for Safari7sNew Zealand stunned the World Champions in the opening Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, winning 33-16 before a crowd of 52,790 to take an early advantage in the four-match series.South Africa responded in the second Test at Cape Town Stadium, beating New Zealand 33-26 in front of 55,000 spectators to level the series.The Boks then moved 2-1 ahead after a 29-24 vi..