New Zealand roar back to avoid shock defeat to Lions and remain unbeaten on South Africa tour

New Zealand fought back from an 18-point deficit in the second half to edge the Lions 41-35 at Ellis Park and keep up their unbeaten run on their tour of South Africa. The come-from-behind ⁠victory means the All Blacks ​have ⁠beaten all four provincial opponents on their six-week, eight-match ⁠tour as well as upsetting

Home / Sport / Rugby / All BlacksLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·25 Aug, 2026 07:06 PM4 mins to read‌Rieko Ioane celebrates a try against the Lions. Photo / PhotosportRieko Ioane celebrates a try against the Lions. Photo / PhotosportAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.By Liam Napier at Ellis ParkDave Rennie’

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 25 : New Zealand fought back from an 18-point deficit in the second half to edge the Lions 41-35 at Ellis Park on Tuesday and keep up their unbeaten run on their tour of South Africa.The come-from-behind victory means they have beaten all four provincial opponents on their six-week, eight-match tour a

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New Zealand select Mo’unga at flyhalf to face Lions on South Africa tour  Reuters