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All Blacks take major advantage in South Africa series after first-test success

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 : New Zealand’s first-test victory against South Africa on Saturday hands them a massive advantage in the four-match series, with their hard-fought 33-16 victory at Ellis Park a statement win, said coach Dave Rennie.The All Blacks outscored South Africa five tries to one and saw off a powerful physical challenge, emerging the slicker of the two teams as they upset the odds.“Oh, look, it's massive,” said Rennie of the result in the series dubbed ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’.“We've got a leg up, although, obviously, it doesn't guarantee anything, and we know they are such a good side,” he said of the Springboks, who had been most pundits' favourites but were brought down to earth with a humbling bump. “Next week's going to be just as tough,” added Rennie, who took over as
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