{
  "id": 15389274,
  "title": "All Blacks back on track after South Africa wake-up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/all-blacks-back-on-track-after-south-africa-wake-up-15389274",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T10:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/rugby/2026-10-18-all-blacks-back-on-track-after-south-africa-wake-up/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Zealand coach Dave Rennie praised his team's character and courage following two decisive victories over Australia, putting their 3-1 series defeat to South Africa in the past. After a 50-19 defeat of the Wallabies in Auckland, New Zealand dominated again, crushing them 43-21. Their dominant first-half performance left Australia shellshocked, with six tries in the bag. Rennie was impressed by the quality of their carry, winning races, brutality around the clean-out, and decision-making. Beauden Barrett, a rejuvenated fullback, played a significant role, making up for New Zealand's injury woes. The All Blacks entered the Sydney game with several players out due to injuries, including Ardie Savea, Leroy Carter, and Richie Mo unga. Captain Codie Taylor expressed pride in the team's bounce-back after the South Africa disappointment, acknowledging they still had room for improvement but were proud of the rugby they played.",
  "summary": "Dave Rennie lauded his squad's resilience after a clinical first-half blitz and two tries from Beauden Barrett guided an injury-hit New Zealand to a 43-21 victory over Australia",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "All Blacks back on track after South Africa wake-up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/all-blacks-back-on-track-after-south-africa-wake-up",
        "published": "2026-10-18T03:34:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Reflecting on love and belonging in a divided South Africa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/reflecting-on-love-and-belonging-in-a-divided-south-africa",
        "published": "2026-10-18T08:36:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "South Africa records four new Mpox cases, total rises to 26",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/south-africa-records-four-new-mpox-cases-total-rises-to-26",
        "published": "2026-10-18T10:33:43.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}