Clinical New Zealand shock wasteful South Africa in first Test
JOHANNESBURG: Clinical New Zealand outscored wasteful South Africa by five tries to one for a shock 33-16 victory in Johannesburg on Saturday in the first Test of a four-match series.
In a surprising upset, New Zealand thoroughly outplayed South Africa in the first Test of a four-match series, winning 33-16 in Johannesburg on Saturday. The Springboks took an early lead at half-time with a score of 13-12, but New Zealand dominated after the break to take control of the match. Will Jordan scored two tries for the All Blacks, while Josh Moorby, Fabian Holland, and Luke Jacobsen also found the try line.
Fly-half Ruben Love converted all four conversions for New Zealand. South Africa's lone try came from substitute back Andre Esterhuizen. Despite numerous entries into New Zealand's 22, the Springboks failed to capitalize on any opportunities.
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