South Africa hold off All Blacks fightback to level series
Summary
South Africa won the second rugby Test against New Zealand, tying the series 1-1 with two matches left. The game was close, but South Africa kept control and stopped New Zealand’s late comeback to secure the victory.Key Facts
- South Africa scored 33 points and New Zealand scored 26 points in the second Test.
- Tries for South Africa were scored by Kriel, De Allende, and Kolisi; Kolbe kicked 3 conversions and 4 penalties.
- New Zealand scored 4 tries from Roigard, McKenzie, Carter, and Savea; Love kicked 3 conversions.
- The series is being called “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” and this is the first series between these two teams in 30 years.
- South Africa’s captain Siya Kolisi returned to the starting team for this match.
- The game was played in Cape Town; the next match will be in Johannesburg.
- South Africa’s coach Rassie Erasmus made several changes to the team before the game, including switching the entire front row.
- New Zealand’s late try by captain Ardie Savea made the game close, but South Africa won after a turnover by Cameron Hanekom.
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