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South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks

South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks

Summary

South Africa won the third rugby Test match against New Zealand 29-24, taking a 2-1 lead in their series. The match was close, but South Africa scored strongly in the last part of the game to overtake the All Blacks.

Key Facts

  • The match was played in Soweto, South Africa.
  • South Africa scored four tries, including one penalty try and one by Jesse Kriel.
  • New Zealand scored four tries as well, with two tries by Savea.
  • South Africa led 29-24 at the end of the game.
  • The All Blacks had taken the lead in the second half but South Africa responded quickly.
  • Malcolm Marx scored a try from a strong maul (a type of close teamwork to move the ball).
  • The teams will play a fourth and final Test in Baltimore next weekend.
  • New Zealand won the first match in the series and aims to level the series in the next game.
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