All Blacks to play at Cape Town for first time in a decade

Jaco Kriel of South Africa attempts to tackle Anton Lienert-Brown during a Rugby Championship clash last year. Photosport

The All Blacks will head to Cape Town for the first time in nearly a decade during this year's Rugby Championship.

South African Rugby has announced the Springboks' home test against the All Blacks will be played in Cape Town on October 8.

The All Blacks last played in the city in 2008 with Jerome Kaino the only current All Black on the field that day.

But, the venue in Cape Town is waiting sign off, with Newlands needing a safety certificate to be approved.

All Blacks' record in Cape Town
Played 10
Won 7
Lost 3

Last three tests
All Blacks 19 South Africa 0, 2008
All Blacks 16 South Africa 22, 2005
All Blacks 12 South Africa 3, 2001