South Africa Beats New Zealand in Rugby Championship

In a gripping match, South Africa defeated New Zealand 18-12 in Cape Town, solidifying their lead in the Rugby Championship. Trailing 9-3 at halftime, the Springboks surged ahead with tries from captain Siya Kolisi and Malcolm Marx, the latter occurring while the All Blacks were down to 14 men due to a yellow card for Tyrel Lomax. This victory marked South Africa's fourth consecutive win over New Zealand, a feat not achieved since 1949, and almost guarantees them the championship title with one match remaining. Despite New Zealand's early dominance and Damian McKenzie's penalty kicks, they were unable to capitalize on opportunities, ultimately facing elimination from the tournament. Kolisi expressed pride in his team's resilience and the significance of winning the Freedom Cup. The Springboks are now set to face Argentina in their final fixtures.