South Africa Beats New Zealand 43-10 in Wellington Rugby Clash

The South African Springboks delivered a dominant performance to defeat the New Zealand All Blacks 43-10 at Wellington's Sky Stadium, avenging their previous week's loss and retaining the Freedom Cup. Despite trailing 10-7 at halftime, South Africa scored five unanswered tries in the second half, with key contributions from Cheslin Kolbe, Damian Willemse, Kwagga Smith, RG Snyman, and Andre Esterhuizen. The Springboks improved their lineout composure and breakdown battle, reducing handling errors that had plagued them earlier, while capitalizing on a brilliant scrum to launch their second-half charge. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi praised the team's fearless approach and credited the fans' support for their resurgence. The victory marked a significant turnaround after their prior defeat at Eden Park, demonstrating effective adjustments and a refreshed lineup. Former Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer had highlighted the crucial areas for South Africa to perform in to level the series, which the team executed successfully in this match.