All Blacks need late surge to overcome the Lions 41-35 in scare at Ellis Park

All Blacks need late surge to overcome the Lions 41-35 in scare at Ellis Park  Toronto Star

A dogged Lions side that led for more than an hour has been pipped by New Zealand 41-35 in Johannesburg

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Overseas media praised the All Blacks’ win over South Africa at Ellis Park.

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry did not begin with the year’s greatest game but a famous New Zealand victory against the odds, at altitude in Johannesburg, has poured intrigue and interest on to the next three Tests in a series which was already brimming with them.The All Blacks’ recent record at Ellis Park, the Springboks’ s

New Zealand outscored hosts South Africa ‌five tries to one and win ​the first Test 33-16 at Ellis Park on ​Saturday to go one-up ‌in the four-match series.