The New Zealand All Blacks arrive in South African on Friday, ending a 30-year wait for the resumption of tours between rugby’s greatest rivals. He said each encounter between South Africa and New Zealand carries with it the weight of decades of competition, respect and shared excellence. City of Cape Town executive mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, also had a welcome message. “On behalf of the people of Cape Town, and every rugby loving supporter in South Africa, I wish the touring All Blacks the warmest Cape Town welcome. They won the Test series – their first series victory in South Africa – by two Tests to one.