All Blacks need late surge to overcome the Lions 41-35 in scare at Ellis Park
In a thrilling match at Ellis Park, the All Blacks survived a Lions scare to secure a 41-35 victory and remain unbeaten on the tour. The home team's commitment to attack and occasional brilliance created an entertaining and wild game. Lions flyhalf Chris Smith delivered a brilliant performance, kicking and defending impeccably, and carving up meters with deceptive runs.
However, the All Blacks' heroics in the final half-hour, particularly from centre Rieko Ioane with two converted tries, secured their fifth successive win on the Greatest Rivalry tour.
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