Springboks Hit Back to Level Series with All Blacks
- On Saturday, South Africa leveled their four-test series against New Zealand, defeating the All Blacks 33-26 at Cape Town Stadium after a 33-16 loss in Johannesburg.
- Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus shifted tactics, opting to kick for points early. South Africa scored three tries in the opening 40 minutes, establishing a 24-14 half-time lead after captain Siya Kolisi crashed over.
- The "bomb squad" made an immediate impact in the 36th minute. Wing Cheslin Kolbe maintained a perfect kicking record of seven from seven, while hooker Malcolm Marx won crucial turnovers at the breakdown.
- New Zealand fought back in the closing stages, outscoring the hosts by four tries to three and adding two tries in the last 14 minutes from a 30-14 deficit.
- This victory pulls South Africa level in the series with two matches remaining, as Rugby's Greatest Rivalry continues between the two teams.
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South Africa beat New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town to hand All Blacks first loss of 2026
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Springboks beat All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town
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