South Africa beats New Zealand to win test series
South Africa recovered from an opening loss in Johannesburg to win three consecutive Tests and secure the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1, finishing with a 43-28 win in Baltimore. The Springboks leaned on forward power, scoring from a maul and earning a scrum penalty try, while Tony Brown's attacking influence and the return of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu featured in selection debates. New Zealand showed attacking signs under Dave Rennie, scoring four or more tries in South African Tests, but concerns remain over fly-half form and consistency ahead of the World Cup preparations.
South Africa won the four-test series 3-1
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The series replaced this year's Rugby Championship and included three Tests in South Africa and one in the United States. South Africa lost the first Test but won the next three to claim the series. Teams are likely to make selection and…
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