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South Africa defeats New Zealand 33-26 to level rugby Test series
The Springboks built an early lead in Cape Town and held off a late four-try rally by the All Blacks to tie the four-match series 1-1.
The short version
- South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town to level their four-match Test series at 1-1.
- Wing Cheslin Kolbe scored 18 points through penalties and conversions to support tries from Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, and Siya Kolisi.
- New Zealand outscored South Africa four tries to three, but a late turnover by replacement Cameron Hanekom stopped the All Blacks' final drive.
- The series shifts to Soweto, Johannesburg, for the third Test next Saturday.
Key facts
- South Africa beat New Zealand 33-26 in the second Test in Cape Town, tying the four-match series 1-1.[BBC News]
- Cheslin Kolbe scored 18 points for South Africa from four penalties and three conversions.[BBC News]
- South Africa's tries were scored by Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, and Siya Kolisi, while Cam Roigard, Damian McKenzie, Leroy Carter, and Ardie Savea scored tries for New Zealand.[BBC News]
- South Africa made five late changes to its matchday lineup prior to kick-off, including switching the starting front row to the bench.[BBC News]
- The third Test between South Africa and New Zealand will be played next Saturday in Soweto, Johannesburg.[BBC News]
Sources
- South Africa hold off All Blacks fightback to level seriesBBC News - Top Stories