When Codey Taylor arrived in Cape Town for the Greatest Rivalry Tour, even he admitted that the welcome from South African rugby supporters exceeded expectations. Standing among passionate fans, the All Blacks forward looked impressed by the atmosphere and the deep connection people have with the sport. Taylor smiled as he acknowledged that New Zealand has always considered itself a proud rugby nation, but the reception in South Africa showed him something different. “We take a lot of pride in being a rugby nation ourselves,” he explained, “but I think we’ve been trumped.”