Soweto thrillers: The Springboks' past FNB Stadium battles with the All Blacks
As the Springboks prepare to face the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, we take a look back at South Africa's two previous dramatic encounters against New Zealand in Soweto.
In 2010, South Africa's Springboks suffered a heartbreaking loss to their rugby rivals the All Blacks at the historic FNB Stadium in Soweto. This marked the first of two defeats in their encounters at the iconic venue. Two years later, the Springboks returned to Soweto in 2012, seeking redemption under the leadership of Heyneke Meyer, in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 80,753 fans.
Despite a strong start with Bryan Habana scoring the first try, the All Blacks ultimately dominated the match, scoring four tries and adding 12 points with Dan Carter's drop goal. Dan Carter's performance proved crucial as the All Blacks comfortably secured a 35-22 victory, further extending their impressive record of wins against the Springboks at FNB Stadium.
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