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09/05 12:26 CDT South Africa outmuscles New Zealand 29-24 to take a 2-1 rugby
series lead
South Africa outmuscles New Zealand 29-24 to take a 2-1 rugby series lead
JOHANNESBURG (AP) --- South Africa imposed its forward power on New Zealand and
won a pulsating third test 29-24 to snatch a 2-1 lead in their historic rugby
series on Saturday.
The comeback from losing the first test ensured the Springboks cannot lose the
series. They have a chance next Saturday in the fourth and final match in
Baltimore to clinch its first series victory over the All Blacks since 1976.
The Springboks didn't lead until an hour in on the back of their influential
scrum, then sealed the win with a long, energy-sapping lineout maul that
finished with Malcolm Marx diving between the posts and thumping the ground in
joy.
For the first time in the series, they matched New Zealand for tries --- four
each --- and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu replaced injured goalkicker Cheslin
Kolbe to land two conversions.
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea scored a pair of tries but was lost to injury
after 30 minutes, costing the All Blacks their inspiration and leading physical
presence. They also missed out on seven points off the tee by Ruben Love, who
slotted only one of four goal shots.
The All Blacks can still rescue a series draw against the pre-tour odds next
weekend but likely without Savea.
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