The All Blacks did their small habit, but it caught Springboks fans by surprise. After their late 31 – 21 win over the Stormers, the All Blacks players took their brooms to tidy the dressing room and the corridors.
After finishing their first game of the 2026 South Africa tour, the All Blacks are already showing how different they are. Before the game, they had time with fans, engaging at different levels, including older people and kids.
Some of the players took part in cultural dancing and singing. In short, the All Blacks have shown their human side so far more than they have shown their rugby side.
Sharing the video on Instagram, they said they are always about leaving the place as clean as they found it.
“Leave it how you found it 🧹”, they said.
SPRINGBOKS FANS LOVED THE ALL BLACKS’ HABIT
After watching the All Blacks video of them sweeping and tidying the dressing room and corridors, Springboks fans praised the All Blacks. Even the Chiefs rugby team claimed there was nothing new for their boys.
@Lucas Tomoana SOC ACO “Small habits that make a big difference. A great reminder of humility. Doesn’t matter how successful you get. You’re never too big to clean up after yourselves. Sweep the sheds”
@Morne Coetzee “Respect !!! Welcome to South Africa 🇿🇦…enjoy your stay…THE GREATEST RIVALRY tour !!!”
@Duncan Willis “Humility is the winner here! Welcome to SA & Cape Town!!”
@Keags B “You know, seeing this as a Bok supporter just makes me love this rivalry so much more. It’s so deeply rooted in respect! It’s everything sport was meant for.”
THE ALL BLACKS GETS READY FOR THE SPRINGBOKS
After getting some good game time against the DHL Stormers, the All Blacks continue their warm-up games as they get closer to the Springboks games. The rugby world already calls it Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, and their first game is on 23 August 2026.
However, before then, they will now face the Sharks on 112 August in Durban. After the Sharks, they will play their final warm-up game against the Vodacom Bulls on 16 August 2026 in Pretoria.