Auckland, Sept 6, 2025 (AFP) - 'Gutsy' All Blacks beat Springboks to extend Eden Park record

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2025-09-06

New Zealand scored two early tries and kept an error-prone South Africa at bay to win a rugged arm-wrestle 24-17 Saturday and extend their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 51 matches. All Blacks back-rower Ardie Savea won a decisive turnover in the dying minutes of his 100th Test to halt a late attack and ensure New Zealand remain top of the Rugby Championship standings. Slippery conditions meant the contest between the world's two top-ranked side......

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