Springboks Get a Huge South African Welcome in USA After 2AM Arrival Vuvuzelas & All

The Springboks have arrived in Baltimore, United States, ahead of the fourth and final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against the New Zealand All Blacks this Saturday, 12 September 2026. South Africa currently leads the four Test series 2 1 after defeating the All Blacks 29 24 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday. The decisive final Test will take place at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, home of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. This match will be historic as it marks the first ever Springboks versus All Blacks Test to be played on American soil. The two rugby giants will meet in Baltimore with the series on the line, as the Springboks look to secure the series victory while New Zealand will need a win to force a series draw. But what stood out was the welcome the Springboks received upon arriving in Baltimore. South African supporters gathered at the airport, waving South African flags, wearing Springboks shirts and blowing vuvuzelas as they welcomed the team to the United States. The unexpected South African atmosphere thousands of kilometres from home made the arrival a special moment for the Springboks and their supporters.