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Springboks beat All Blacks 33-26 to level series 1-1

9/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Springboks defeated the All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town, leveling the series 1-1.
Captain Siya Kolisi returned from a hamstring injury and scored a try in the victory.
Coach Rassie Erasmus altered the front row before the second Test, despite expecting rain that did not materialise.
The third Test moves to Johannesburg on Saturday, with Cheslin Kolbe at fullback and Arendse added to the squad.

History

Historical Context

South Africa hosted and won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the first major international sport event after apartheid and after its 1992 readmission to world rugby. Nelson Mandela, in a Springbok shirt, handed the Webb Ellis Cup to captain François Pienaar following a 15-12 extra-time win over New Zealand on 24 June 1995. The victory became a unity symbol echoed in the 2024 Springbok-All Blacks series.

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Story summary

The Springboks defeated the All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town, leveling the series 1-1.
Captain Siya Kolisi returned from a hamstring injury and scored a try in the victory.
Coach Rassie Erasmus altered the front row before the second Test, despite expecting rain that did not materialise.
The third Test moves to Johannesburg on Saturday, with Cheslin Kolbe at fullback and Arendse added to the squad.

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