Springboks beat All Blacks again to clinch tour series

South Africa defeated New Zealand for the third time in a row to secure victory in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series 3-1. The Springboks dominated the final test with a score of 43-28. Damian de Allende, Morne van den Berg, Malcolm Marx, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cameron Hanekom all scored tries for the Springboks.

New Zealand's captain, Codie Taylor, scored the opening try. Will Jordan, Ethan Blackadder and Beauden Barrett also managed to score for the All Blacks. This match concluded New Zealand’s eight-match, six-week tour of South Africa, the first in 30 years. South Africa took an early penalty, but New Zealand quickly responded with their first try in the eighth minute.

South Africa responded in a similar manner shortly after, leading to a 10-point margin at halftime. Momentum shifted back and forth throughout the game, with both teams giving their all. In the second half, South Africa’s bomb squad boosted their scrums, leading to a line-out maul and a try by Marx. Du Toit then scored another try for South Africa, extending their lead to 29-14.

New Zealand managed to score a consolation try through veteran Barrett, but Cameron Hanekom sealed the victory with his solo try just nine minutes before the end. The game was held at the home of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens and attracted 68,173 spectators, benefiting both rugby unions.