Springbok player ratings from 29-24 win against All Blacks in third Test
The South African Springboks defeated the New Zealand All Blacks 29-24 in the third Test of their rugby series, securing a 2-1 lead. The article provides a detailed performance breakdown and player ratings for the South African squad.
Why it matters
This match is a significant event in international rugby, marking a pivotal moment in a high-profile rivalry series.
Morne van den Berg made a big impact from the bench on Saturday. Picture: Floris van Schouwenburg/Gallo Images
The Springboks beat the All Blacks 29-24 in the third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at FNB Stadium in Joburg on Saturday to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-Test series.
The teams were locked at 12-all at half-time.
The fourth Test is next Saturday in Baltimore, USA.
This is how The Citizen rated the performance of the Bok players, out of 10, on Saturday.
Cheslin Kolbe 8 : Unfortunately, the multi-skilled backline star lasted only 11 minutes before failing a head injury assessment. Up to then though he was solid in his new role of fullback, kicking well out of hand and cleaning up loose balls in defence in the back field.
Also covering this story
8 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Eben Etzebeth roars back into form to help South Africa level All Blacks rugby series
Rugby: Springboks outmuscle All Blacks to win third test, take 2-1 series lead
Ardie Savea OUT of Springboks-All Blacks Test in Baltimore
Dave Rennie's 12-word verdict on the Springbok scrum in Soweto
Boks take ‘moral victory’ in series after overpowering All Blacks in Soweto
All Blacks v Springboks: World media reacts to South Africa’s late surge to victory
Key All Blacks trio to return home after brutal defeat to Boks
Rassie becomes most successful All Black slayer as Boks take series lead
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in