Springboks hand All Blacks record 43-10 Rugby Championship loss in Wellington

The South African Springboks delivered a commanding 43-10 victory over the New Zealand All Blacks in Wellington, marking their most dominant win against the All Blacks in over a century and the All Blacks' heaviest defeat ever. Despite trailing 10-7 at halftime, the Springboks, led by Cheslin Kolbe's two tries, scored six tries in total and 36 unanswered points in a second-half blitz. The All Blacks started strongly with a debut try from Leroy Carter but fell apart due to errors, poor defense, and ineffective attack, missing 46 tackles and failing to score in the second half. South Africa's win allowed them to retain the Freedom Cup for the second year, move back to number one in world rankings, and keep their Rugby Championship title hopes alive. The loss raises serious concerns about the All Blacks' form and consistency under coach Scott Robertson, with the Rugby Championship now wide open. Injuries and lineup changes challenged the Springboks, but their ambitious and aggressive play overwhelmed the All Blacks, exposing significant weaknesses at Sky Stadium.