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Springboks Edge All Blacks in Epic Clash | Auckland News
South Africa edged out New Zealand 29-24 in a nail-biting Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry showdown, extending their series lead to 2-1. The Springboks’ forward dominance held firm, but the All Blacks’ relentless pressure kept it fiercely contested. Coach Rassie Erasmus hailed it as an epic battle, acknowledging both teams’ nerves and the challenge posed by New Zealand’s slick ball-handling. A major blow came when star winger Cheslin Kolbe broke his jaw early, sidelining him for the next match. While the series is framed as power vs. finesse, Erasmus downplayed scrum supremacy, calling it evenly…
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