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A second half masterclass earned New Zealand a breathtaking 16-33 victory in the first Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. The script was going about as expected in the first half, with the teams trading blows for a 13-12 South Africa lead. While the Springboks looked composed and happy to take any points on offer in that opening 40, the visitors’ attack was causing some issues, while Jordie Barrett saved the day defensively with a try-saving tackle on Malcolm Marx. From there, however, it was largely one-way traffic, with the All Blacks producing a couple of game-changing plays, starting with Fabian…

The All Blacks conquered Ellis Park and did so in emphatic fashion, with a commanding scoreline of 33-16 in a result that has stunned the rugby world. As we have done after every Test match of the All Blacks’ campaign so far, we have another stock-watch article ready to go. With a performance like that, there are plenty of interesting points to discuss. The Midfield | Stock Up 📈 Off the top, the ABs’ midfield was devastating, and the combination of Jordie Barrett and Quinn Tupaea is quickly proving itself to be one of the best duos in the world.…

The first Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is finally here, with South Africa hosting New Zealand at the storied Ellis Park. Two old foes lock horns at one of the world’s most famous rugby grounds, with plenty of intrigue being built ahead of the series opener. South Africa have had a good 2026 so far, starting with a breeze of a victory over the Barbarians. That 80-31 win two months ago set the tone for what has been a thrilling run of attacking rugby from Rassie Erasmus’ team. In their three Nations Championship home games, points continued to be free-flowing…