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Springboks Roar Back Into Series with Victory over All Blacks in Cape Town Thriller
The world champions led from the second minute and held off four New Zealand tries to preserve the series after a first-Test loss.
- The Springboks defeated the All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, with Captain Siya Kolisi leading the team to victory and keeping the series alive.
- Stunned by a 33-16 loss at Ellis Park in the first Test, the Boks entered this match needing a win to avoid losing back-to-back home Tests against the same opponent.
- Centre Jesse Kriel scored within two minutes, setting the tone for the home team. Though the All Blacks outscored the Boks by four tries to three, the hosts led throughout the 80-minute encounter.
- The victory inflicted the first defeat on new All Black coach Dave Rennie. Hooker Malcolm Marx's entry in the second half proved decisive, winning two crucial breakdown penalties that yielded vital points.
- Stalwarts Eben Etzebeth and Jasper Wiese anchored the forward pack intensity that defined the rivalry. The series remains alive after the Boks withstood a late All Blacks rally in a pulsating 80-minute Test.
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