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McKenzie is a risk-taker, a gambler, and not your cookie cutter game manager in the mould of Harry Plummer. He's also a phenomenal…
It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.
The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Cheslin Kolbe will have to re-adjust the radar.
This is dangerous for the defence as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.
Fletcher Newell comes on.
Rieko Ioane comes off.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.
Malcolm Marx scores the try from close range.
Tyrel Lomax (New Zealand) is shown a yellow card
The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Damian McKenzie as they hook it left.
New Zealand make a substitution with Ofa Tu'ungafasi coming on.
New Zealand make a substitution with Tamaiti Williams coming off.
The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as they hook it left.
The defensive line has been broken as Kwagga Smith goes through the gap.
The penalty attempt by Damian McKenzie has rebounded off the right post and back into play.
Willie Le Roux (South Africa) is shown a yellow card
Beauden Barrett comes on for New Zealand.
Will Jordan leaves the field.
Luke Jacobson comes on for New Zealand.
Wallace Sititi leaves the field.
Jaden Hendrikse comes on for South Africa.
Grant Williams leaves the field.
Damian McKenzie adds the points for New Zealand.
Kwagga Smith comes on for South Africa.
Siya Kolisi leaves the field.
Gerhard Steenekamp comes on.
Ox Nche comes off.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Elrigh Louw comes on.
Jasper Wiese comes off.
Vincent Koch comes on.
Frans Malherbe comes off.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu comes on.
Handre Pollard comes off.
New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Anton Lienert-Brown getting some game time.
New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Mark Tele'a being replaced.
New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with TJ Perenara getting some game time.
New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Cortez Ratima being replaced.
Handre Pollard adds the two points for South Africa.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Siya Kolisi dots the ball down from close range.
Grant Williams sets up the try.
South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Lukhanyo Am getting some game time.
South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Canan Moodie being replaced.
South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Malcolm Marx getting some game time.
South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Bongi Mbonambi being replaced.
Willie Le Roux makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
Handre Pollard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
More power was needed in that penalty goal attempt by Damian McKenzie as it drops short.
Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Wallace Sititi being able to wriggle through a gap.
The second half kicks off.
The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
Damian McKenzie kicks the penalty.
Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Wallace Sititi being able to wriggle through a gap.
Fabulous play by South Africa has led to Jasper Wiese being able to wriggle through a gap.
The South Africa supporters go wild as Handre Pollard successfully kicks the penalty goal.
The touch judges raise their flags as Damian McKenzie kicks the penalty goal.
Codie Taylor comes on.
Asafo Aumua comes off.
This is dangerous for the defence as Cheslin Kolbe bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.
New Zealand make a substitution with Asafo Aumua coming on.
New Zealand make a substitution with Codie Taylor coming off.
Sevu Reece (New Zealand) is shown a yellow card
Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Jasper Wiese (South Africa) is shown a yellow card
A gap opened in the defence and Codie Taylor took full advantage.
A gap opened in the defence and Codie Taylor took full advantage.
We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.
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4 in a row. First time since 1949 since the Boks won 4 in a row over the AB's. AB's didn't score 1 try. The Boks got 2. They say the Boks can't score tries. Not the best game from either side. Last week was better from both. However, still a great game as usual. The haters will find a reason why the Boks got given a win. I don't care. The Boks are great. 7 changes against the AB's and still wins. Sorry Ireland, you can't get a free ride on the AB's coat tails to become World number 1. You have to work for it. Congratulations Bokkies, you deserve this. You brought back the Freedom Cup, and the RC Cup. 3 Cups in a row. Well done!!!
What more can these bodies take?
Intense
If people don't believe that the Springboks are the true World Cup winners and the best team in the world then they are in denial.
What. A. Game.
Never a dull game between these two behemoths. Well played NZ. My f_cken heart.
ABs missed thier chances in the first half.
Hahahah... Yep
Malcolm you biscuit. 5 minutes of hell now.
Penalty. Yellow. Corner. Maul. Trytime.
Can you believe it.
Only the All Blacks are allowed to turnover.
Handling errors and turnovers. Vark Steaks!!!!
Springbok handling has to be much better than that if they want to play Tony Brown styles.
Harsh on Willie. Rubbish card.
I want to watch the game live not just get live score updates
A messy game. The Boks defence and line outs a mess
Bok lineout is fkd & apparently they've forgotten how to catch a ball.
Yeah some miss throws :(
ABs fixed their mistakes from last week....
Springbok women smoking the Barbarians. 33-10 after 40.
Pity the match isn’t being covered on RP.
Cape Town strip looking glorious. Another beautiful day in Africa.
Excited to see Cheslin on 11 and Moodie on 14.
Kolbe’s scores a lot more tries on the left. And Moodie’s frame on the kick and chase, contestables could give Reece nightmares.
Worried about the ref this game. This one messed up the Wales Vs Fiji game at the last RWC....
I’m worried about the TMO. Been consistently poor this RC
Happy to see Jaden, Moodie and Am back in the mix.
Exciting lineup.
Plan B left field picks:
10. Libbok
15. SFM
Pollard on the bench.
Weather looking good for running rugby.
IS THIS SELECTION FOR THIS WEEK? OR JUST YOUR CHOICE?
My pick. Assuming Siya and KLa are out.
I’m thinking two fresh props. A bit of a gamble with Am at 12 to throw the midfield a bit. Starting with Williams at 9, Reinach off the bench for the impact role.
The weather looks cool and dry for Saturday, if there’s rain we might see Pollard start. SFM off the bench.
There’s a little bit of me that thinks Canan Moodie and Esterhusien could feature. But I’d save them for the Argentina leg. Along with Willie, Manie, Am. Split squad coming up.
1. Ox
2. Mbonambi
3. du Toit
4. Eben
5. Nortje
6. Marco
7. PSDT
8. Wiese
9. Williams
10. SFM
11. Mapimpi
12. Am
13. Kriel
14. Kolbe
15. Fassi
16. Marx
17. Kitschoff
18. Koch
19. RG Snyman
20. Louw
21. Kwagga
22. Reinach
23. Pollard
It’s time to start Williams. Siya and KLA possibly out injured. Hope RG is back.
how do i watch the game boks v nz