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South Africa dealt New Zealand their first defeat of the year to level their four-Test series as they ran out 33-26 victors in Cape Town. South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking was the difference as the Springboks levelled the four-game series in Cape Town South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking was the difference as the Springboks levelled the four-game series in Cape Town At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
When Dave Rennie unveiled his New Zealand squad for the tour of South Africa, present were a selection of the 1996 All Blacks who, 30 years ago, conquered the reigning world champion Springboks in their own backyard and launched rugby union’s professional age.
But South Africa dominated the basics and showed a more clinical edge this week, even though the lively All Blacks again outscored them on the try count by four to three. “With eight matches in six weeks, including a four-Test series against the Springboks, this would have to be the toughest tour in rugby,” All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said on the series ahead f the first game.
That score lit a fire in the Springboks, with Kolbe kicking a penalty and Damian de Allende barrelling over after another imposing maul as South Africa showed far more ruthlessness compared to a week ago. The scrum was the primary hotspot in the first Tesr but it was the lin-eout where South Africa made a big difference.
Line-out mauls platformed two of their tries, and three attacking throw-ins by the All Blacks were spoiled by Eben Etzebeth, who made one steal. The All Blacks played really well last week and again this week,” said Sprongboks captain Siya Kolisi at full-time.
Kolbe was named the player of the match, having made all 11 of his shots at the posts in the series. Hooker Deon Fourie, at nearly 40 the oldest Springbok in history, found his target in the line-out, the South African maul powered into the 22, and lightning fast ball led to centre Jesse Kriel crashing over.
The Springboks , over the whitewash in just the second minute, scored all three of their tries in the first half to build a pressure-inducing 24-14 lead by half-time. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls.
New Zealand scored more tries — four — but struggled against the rush defence, in the breakdowns and line-outs. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
What's confirmed
- South Africa dealt New Zealand their first defeat of the year to level their four-Test series as they ran out 33-26 victors in Cape Town.
- When Dave Rennie unveiled his New Zealand squad for the tour of South Africa, present were a selection of the 1996 All Blacks who, 30 years ago, conquered the reigning world champion Springboks in their own backyard and
- But South Africa dominated the basics and showed a more clinical edge this week, even though the lively All Blacks again outscored them on the try count by four to three.
- That score lit a fire in the Springboks, with Kolbe kicking a penalty and Damian de Allende barrelling over after another imposing maul as South Africa showed far more ruthlessness compared to a week ago.
- Line-out mauls platformed two of their tries, and three attacking throw-ins by the All Blacks were spoiled by Eben Etzebeth, who made one steal.
- Kolbe was named the player of the match, having made all 11 of his shots at the posts in the series.
What's still developing
- But South Africa dominated the basics and showed a more clinical edge this week, even though the lively All Blacks again outscored them on the try count by four to three.
- Hooker Deon Fourie, at nearly 40 the oldest Springbok in history, found his target in the line-out, the South African maul powered into the 22, and lightning fast ball led to centre Jesse Kriel crashing over.
- That score lit a fire in the Springboks, with Kolbe kicking a penalty and Damian de Allende barrelling over after another imposing maul as South Africa showed far more ruthlessness compared to a week ago.
- South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking was the difference as the Springboks levelled the four-game series in Cape Town South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking was the difference as…
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