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New Zealand (the All Blacks) and South Africa (the Springboks) have been playing Test Match Rugby against each other since 1921 when the All Blacks beat the Springboks in Dunedin 13–5. It is argued to be the biggest rivalry in rugby history. There is considerable history behind these matches, much of it off the field.
One of the Springboks or All Blacks will take it again in Paris on Saturday when they collide in the Rugby World Cup final for the only the second time. Jonah Lomu was corralled, Joel Stransky hit ...
The Rugby World Cup’s undisputed champions will be decided in Paris as South Africa face New Zealand
The Springboks hooker was forced off with a knee injury after Shannon Frizell landed on his standing leg at the breakdown, earning the All Blacks player a yellow card. Referee Wayne Barnes took ...
As half-time approached, Stransky put a high kick for his teammates to chase, and from the resultant play referee Morrison penalized the All Blacks for diving to the ground near the tackle, and right on the stroke of half-time Stransky levelled the scores at 12–12. Seven minutes from time it was Stransky who scored the final point.
South Africa also had a penalty kick at goal, but this was missed by Naas Botha. The first try of the match came from New Zealand's Zinzan Brooke following a quick tap penalty which was converted by Fox. South Africa then pressured the All Blacks but failed to score, with the score at the end of first half 10–0 to New Zealand. [13]
FT: South Africa 35-7 New Zealand. 21:38, Harry Latham-Coyle. Statement made. A Springboks demolition job, aided by some All Blacks ill discipline but more than worth their 28-point winning margin ...
The Springboks and New Zealand's national rugby team, the All Blacks, have a long tradition of intense and friendly sporting rivalry. [4] From 1948 to 1969, the South African apartheid regime affected team selection for the All Blacks, with selectors passing over Māori players for some All Black tours to South Africa. [5]