Why are the Springboks and All Blacks in Baltimore? This weekend, rugby’s fiercest rivals are heading to Maryland for the decisive fourth Test of the “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series. While playing in the United States helps build momentum for the upcoming 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup, the primary driver is financial: SA Rugby and New Zealand Rugby stand to make an estimated R90-million more each from this single Baltimore clash compared to hosting it on home soil.
After navigating severe financial strains in recent years, both unions are using this historic fixture to balance their books and tap into the lucrative US broadcast market.
How do you feel about major Bok Tests being moved overseas for commercial reasons? Vote and tell us why you voted that way in the thread.
- I support it
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