The Springboks edged the All Blacks 29-24 at FNB Stadium in Soweto today, Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in the four-Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.

New Zealand led early, with captain Ardie Savea scoring twice before leaving the field with a shoulder injury. South Africa responded with tries from Kurt-Lee Arendse, Jesse Kriel, and Malcolm Marx, as well as a penalty try.

The All Blacks scored a fourth try through Samisoni Taukei’aho late in the match, but it was not enough to deny the Springboks. Both sides scored four tries.

The victory was Siya Kolisi’s 55th as Springbok captain, a record. The fourth and final Test will be

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