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Springboks beat All Blacks at FNB stadium to take 2-1 lead in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry

The Springboks beat the All Blacks 29-24 in their Test match at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.

Springboks beat All Blacks at FNB stadium to take 2-1 lead in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry

The Springboks secured a 29-24 victory over the All Blacks at Soccer City, taking a 2-1 lead in their storied rivalry. The 112-match history between the two teams finally saw a hard-fought win for South Africa. The match featured bone-rattling hits, yellow cards, controversial moments, and set-piece dominance, with both sides scoring four tries each.

The Boks held their nerve when it mattered most, claiming a victory that will rank among their hardest-fought in series history. The teams departed for the USA finale with the Boks holding the advantage.

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