Kolisi, Kolbe lead South Africa to 33-26 second test win over New Zealand
South Africa's rugby team, led by captain Siya Kolisi, secured a 33-26 victory over New Zealand in the second test match, drawing the four-match Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1. The Springboks showed significant improvement from their poor performance in the first test, dominating the contact areas and breakaways. Wing Cheslin Kolbe and centres Jesse Kriel and Damian de Allende contributed crucial tries, with Cheslin Kolbe adding 18 points from the boot.
New Zealand scored four tries, including ones by scrumhalf Cam Roigard, fullback Damian McKenzie, winger Leroy Carter, and number eight Ardie Savea. Despite their efforts, the All Blacks struggled with line-out accuracy and set-piece discipline throughout the match. South Africa's captain, Siya Kolisi, expressed gratitude to the coaching staff for their preparation, acknowledging their better execution compared to the first test.
Savea criticized his team's inaccuracy and discipline, emphasizing that it cost them the game. He maintained a positive perspective, saying they lost the battle but not the war, and looking forward to the challenging third match in Johannesburg.
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