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South Africa's rugby tour series against New Zealand was hanging in the balance until the final 10 minutes of the last test, according to coach Rassie Erasmus. The Springboks ultimately secured a 43-28 victory in the United States, taking the trophy 3-1. New Zealand had won the opening test in Johannesburg last month, but the world champions bounced back to win the next two games and avoid a 2-2 series draw.
However, an All Blacks win in Baltimore would have resulted in a shared spoils outcome, and New Zealand fought back strongly in the second half. Erasmus expressed uncertainty about victory until the last stages of the match, but the Springboks ultimately came out winners due to their superior point total. South Africa led 17-14 at halftime, stretching the lead with two quick tries before New Zealand reduced the deficit to eight points.
A superb individual try by Bok winger Kurt-Lee Arendse gave South Africa breathing space. The South African team praised the enthusiastic 68,000-strong crowd and the significance of the match, which filled the coffers of the two unions and is now scheduled to be played every four years in preparation for the 2031 World Cup.
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