Overview
- SA Rugby confirmed Friday that the four‑Test series will not finish in a draw, with a tiebreak used if the teams split the Tests 2–2.
- The deciding procedure would be staged in Baltimore on the day of the fourth Test, with no replay because the calendar leaves no window.
- Officials are still weighing the format for the tiebreak, with extra time or sudden death under consideration to balance fairness and player welfare.
- The Tests are set for Ellis Park on 22 August, Cape Town Stadium on 29 August, FNB Stadium on 5 September, and M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on 12 September.
- The tour is pitched as a revival of classic rugby tours that also grows the game in the United States ahead of the 2031 World Cup, with a return visit to New Zealand planned for 2030.