South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Savea gives All Blacks late hope in thrilling contest

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Late New Zealand tries from Leroy Carter and Ardie Savea threatened the hosts’ lead towards the final whistle, but in the end South Africa had done enough to level the series ahead of a fascinating tie next week in Johannesburg.

South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking proved the difference as the hosts levelled the series in Cape Town South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking proved the difference as the hosts levelled the series in Cape Town South Africa secured a hard-fought 33-26 win over New Zealand in the second Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour to level the series in Cape Town.

Nevertheless, the Boks began to pull away from their rivals towards the end of the first half, with Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking proving the difference before returning captain Siya Kolisi crossed over to leave the score at South Africa 24-14 New Zealand at the break.

The All Blacks had stunned the Springboks in the series opener at Ellis Park last Saturday, but it was the hosts who started quickly this week, with Jesse Kriel crossing within two minutes to set the tone in a thrilling encounter.

Follow all of the latest from the second Test with our live blog below: South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe was named player of the match, and here’s what he had to say at full-time: “We could feel the mood in the week this week from South Africa fans.

Last week we didn't capitalise on that and it's credit to the boys for sticking to the plan today and taking the points on offer.” South Africa recover the ball and it’s kicked into touch for full-time! The All Blacks levelled quickly through Cam Roigard and the two teams traded blows in the first half, with Damian de Allende and Damian McKenzie both crossing within the opening 30 minutes.

A great win for the hosts in an attritional contest in Cape Town, and a great game for the neutral too. We’ll await another absorbing contest in Johannesburg next week!

“Thank you for being behind us and sticking with us, we'll just keep going from here and continue to learn." On his own performance, he added: “That's Test rugby, you need to take every point that's given to you. That lead set the tone for the second half too, with the game slowing down as Kolbe’s boot continued to help the Springboks.

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South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking proved the difference as the hosts levelled the series in Cape Town South Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking proved the difference as the hosts…
The All Blacks had stunned the Springboks in the series opener at Ellis Park last Saturday, but it was the hosts who started quickly this week, with Jesse Kriel crossing within two minutes to set the tone in a…
The All Blacks levelled quickly through Cam Roigard and the two teams traded blows in the first half, with Damian de Allende and Damian McKenzie both crossing within the opening 30 minutes.
Nevertheless, the Boks began to pull away from their rivals towards the end of the first half, with Cheslin Kolbe’s kicking proving the difference before returning captain Siya Kolisi crossed over to leave the score…
That lead set the tone for the second half too, with the game slowing down as Kolbe’s boot continued to help the Springboks.
Late New Zealand tries from Leroy Carter and Ardie Savea threatened the hosts’ lead towards the final whistle, but in the end South Africa had done enough to level the series ahead of a fascinating tie next week in…
Follow all of the latest from the second Test with our live blog below: South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe was named player of the match, and here’s what he had to say at full-time: “We could feel the mood in the week this…
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