All Blacks are Sacred of Playing Against Springboks : Andy Goode Rugby

Are the All Blacks Avoiding the Springboks at Eden Park?

Former England flyhalf Andy Goode has sparked controversy by suggesting that the All Blacks have intentionally avoided playing the Springboks at Eden Park to protect their unbeaten record at the iconic venue.

With the 2025 tour bringing the Springboks to New Zealand for two highly anticipated Tests—one at Eden Park in Auckland and one at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium—the All Blacks’ legendary streak will finally face its biggest test.

Andy Goode’s Bold Claim
Speaking on The Rugby Pod, Goode said:

“I’ve heard that New Zealand don’t want to play South Africa at Eden Park.
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[derrickholmes]

As a staunch Springbok supporter, I know the All Blacks would never step away from a Springbok challenge, and vice versa.

[Palenapa-ls]

We'll have a front seat for this lad "Goode"if he wants to come and watch these Titans, he might pick up some tips to take back to England, , to be honest I've never heard of this guy "Goode", , so what year did he play for England? and what club did he play for?

[johanlabuschagne]

Of course they don't want to lose in Eden park. And the boks should win there

[normanmcdermid]

Andy Goode, what the hell are you talking about. The all blacks are not afraid of anybody. Don't start a lie, just to make the springbokke complacent. The AB's have have always been arrogant and aggressive when it comes to the South African side.

[stephenstrydom]

This is utter nonsense. Never will the ABs be "scared" of playing against the Boks or any other team. Their fans and some of their players and coaches may like to whine & cry for a year after each loss against the Boks but that's another matter..