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South Africa beats New Zealand 43-28 for 3-1 series win

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 6:05 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

South Africa clinches series

South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore, securing a 3-1 series victory.
The fourth Test at M+T Bank Stadium drew a crowd of 71,000 spectators.
Damian de Allende, Morne van den Berg, Malcolm Marx, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cameron Hanekom each scored a try.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi praised coach Rassie Erasmus for reminding players of their South Africa roots.

Summary

World Rugby assesses venues

NZ Rugby and South Africa Rugby Union each expect an additional $9 million from the Baltimore Test.
World Rugby will broadcast the match on Paramount Plus, with summary clips on CBS Sports Network.
Baltimore’s natural grass field removes the need for temporary pitch installation, simplifying tournament logistics.
World Rugby is assessing more than 25 U.S. cities for venue feasibility ahead of the 2031 World Cup.

History

Historical Context

On 24 June 1995 South Africa beat New Zealand 15-12 in the Rugby World Cup final at Ellis Park, the first to need extra time, with President Nelson Mandela presenting the Webb Ellis Cup to captain François Pienaar. That post-apartheid showdown signaled rugby’s shift to professionalism and global commercial growth, a trend echoed by the 2024 Baltimore Test that again pits South Africa against New Zealand before a U.S. audience.

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South Africa clinches series

South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore, securing a 3-1 series victory.
The fourth Test at M+T Bank Stadium drew a crowd of 71,000 spectators.
Damian de Allende, Morne van den Berg, Malcolm Marx, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cameron Hanekom each scored a try.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi praised coach Rassie Erasmus for reminding players of their South Africa roots.

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