All Blacks v Springboks: Media reacts as Dave Rennie’s men win at Ellis Park
New Zealand's All Blacks secured a dominant victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park, outscoring their hosts five tries to one. The win marks a significant statement of intent for the series, despite South Africa's home-field advantage.
Why it matters
This match is a high-profile event in international rugby, reflecting the competitive landscape of the sport's greatest rivalry.
“This stunning victory was almost as comfortable as it was surprising. New Zealand outscored their hosts by five tries to one and, by the end, a 13-player Springboks outfit – both Marco van Staden and Cobus Reinach were sin-binned within a minute of each other – were left chasing shadows in an Ellis Park which had been stupefied into silence. The Springboks did not score a solitary second-half point.
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