New Zealand stun South Africa to make statement start to Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series
New Zealand's All Blacks defeated South Africa 33-16 in the first match of their rugby series at Ellis Park. The victory ended the Springboks' 12-match winning streak through a strong performance from the New Zealand bench.
Why it matters
This match is a significant development in one of international rugby's most storied rivalries, marking a major upset against the world champions.
South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: The All Blacks’ bench made a mighty impact as they went 1-0 up in the new series
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