Rugby-Springboks keep cool heads to wrestle victory over All Blacks


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 01 Sep 2024

Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - South Africa v New Zealand - Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa - August 31, 2024 New Zealand's Caleb Clarke in action with South Africa's Jesse Kriel REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa kept their cool when they needed it most to arm wrestle their way to victory over New Zealand in the Rugby Championship on Saturday inspired by two of their young guns.

South Africa were 10 points adrift with 11 minutes left but fought back with a brutal display of forward power to win 31-27 at Ellis Park and take command of the southern hemisphere championship standings.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Rugby

Rugby-Wallabies skipper Wilson undergoes minor knee operation
Rugby-'Gutted' Robertson steps down as All Blacks coach after critical review
Rugby-Wales' Faletau ruled out of first three Six Nations fixtures
Rugby league-England coach Wane resigns nine months before World Cup
Rugby-Cole leaves boyhood club Leicester after 18 years
Rugby-Wallabies centre Ikitau sidelined due to shoulder surgery
Rugby-New Salford-based team enters Championship after Red Devils liquidated
Rugby-Ex-players lose UK court bid to block disclosure orders in concussion lawsuit
Rugby-Hansen appointed head coach of New Zealand’s Black Ferns until 2027
Rugby-WRU pledges to retain talent as Morgan, Lake announce Gloucester switch

Others Also Read