Springboks break New Zealand resistance to take stranglehold of series

The world champions just proved why they are the best with a 29-24 win over the All Blacks

South Africa won the third of four Tests while New Zealand captain Ardie Savea was forced off and is a doubt for the final clash

Springboks go 2-1 up in series after edging New Zealand  Reuters

06 Sep 2026 01:17AM JOHANNESBURG, Sept 5 : South Africa edged another ferocious and bruising clash against New Zealand to win the third test 29-24 on Saturday and go 2-1 up in the four-test series dubbed "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry".Both teams scored four tries in front of 87,976 at Soccer City, with the Springboks comin