Freedom Cup

Freedom Cup

The Freedom Cup is a minor international rugby union trophy contested between South Africa and New Zealand, during the Tri-nations tournament. It was first contested in 2004 (the 10 year anniversary of South African democracy), in a one-off test. The game, played at Ellis Park, Johannesburg was won 40-26 by South Africa. However, in the 2006 Tri Nations Series, it was contested in all three New Zealand - South Africa matches. New Zealand won 2 of the matches (one home and one away) giving them the Freedom Cup for the first time, but during the post match presentation after the third game, won by South Africa, Supersport presenter Joost van der Westhuizen incorrectly presented the trophy to Springbok captain John Smit who accepted it in front of millions of television viewers. The mistake was later corrected, off-air.

Winners

Records

Most titles won:
# New Zealand flagicon|New Zealand - 3
# South Africa flagicon|South Africa - 1

Longest time held by New Zealand: 3 years (2006-2009)

Longest time held by South Africa: 2 years (2004-2006)

ee also

* All Blacks
* South African national rugby union team
* Tri Nations Series

References

* [http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/454218/439174 Boks and ABs to contest new cup - tvnz.co.nz]
* [http://www.lassen.co.nz/pickandgo.php?tourn=FC Pick and Go Freedom Cup stats]
* [http://www.news24.com/News24/Sport/Rugby/0,,2-9-838_1993020,00.html News24:Joost in Freedom Cup shocker]
* [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/rugby.html?in_page_id=1780&in_article_id=468366 Springboks feel full force of late All Blacks' backlash | the Daily Mail:]


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