All Blacks slay Springboks in first Test upset at fortress Ellis Park

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.

Dave Rennie's side made the most of their chances, scoring five tries to one.

23 Aug 2026 01:34AM JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 : New Zealand overcame a tough physical challenge to outscore 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.The All Blacks had been underdogs going into the first international of their eight-mat

Follow live as the world champion Springboks host the All Blacks in the first test of their highly anticipated series at Ellis Park.