Springboks level series with 33-26 win over All Blacks in Cape Town
South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 in the second test, levelling the four-match series 1-1.
The Springboks won the second test against the All Blacks in Cape Town, with the score ending 33-26 to level the four-match series. South Africa improved their execution and capitalised on their aerial supremacy and attacking efficiency. The match was overshadowed by a ticketing scandal that left thousands of fans unable to access paid-for seats, prompting South Africa Rugby to plan legal action against travel agencies responsible for selling tickets they did not have.
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Newstalk ZB
Reuben Thorne: Former All Black previews the second test between the Springboks and All Blacks
The All Blacks are braced for a South Africa backlash in the second test of four in Cape Town tomorrow morning.
Newstalk ZB
Heyneke Meyer: Former Springboks Coach reflects on the All Blacks victory at Ellis Park, previews second test
The All Blacks are on a roll as Rugby's Greatest Rivalry moves to Cape Town.
NZ Herald
All Blacks v Springboks: Live updates from the second test in Cape Town
Follow the action as the All Blacks and Springboks clash in the second test in Cape Town.
1News
Live updates: All Blacks v Springboks, second Test
The All Blacks take on South Africa in Cape Town. Kickoff is at 3.10am.
Stuff
Superbly worked second try drags All Blacks to within three points of Springboks
Follow live coverage of the second test between the All Blacks and the Springboks in Cape Town.
NZ Herald
All Blacks v Springboks: South Africa Rugby plans legal action against travel agencies over test tickets
The union says agencies sold tickets they did not have for the test.
Newstalk ZB
All Blacks v Springboks: South Africa Rugby plans legal action against travel agencies over test tickets
South Africa Rugby plans to take legal action against travel agencies who left fans without tickets for the All Blacks’ second test against the Springboks.
Stuff
Thousands of All Blacks fans scammed out tickets to Cape Town test
Thousands of All Blacks fans were caught in a ticketing scam ahead of this morning’s test against the Springboks with many missing out on a paid for seat at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
1News
'Madness': rugby fans stunned by low jet flyovers in Cape Town
The moment lit up social media, where reactions were divided.
RNZ
South Africa Rugby says travel agencies to blame for fans missing out on tickets
South Africa have levelled the four-match series 1-1 by beating the All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town.
Otago Daily Times
Blame game begins as thousands miss out on tickets for All Blacks match in Cape Town
Newstalk ZB
Elliott Smith and Gregor Paul: Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator and NZ Herald rugby writer unpack the second All Blacks v Springboks game
The Springboks have made some improvements from test one and beat out the All Blacks in Cape Town, levelling the series one-all.
Stuff
How South Africa out-executed the All Blacks to level series
After lacking composure at Ellis Park, the Springboks turned their trademark aerial supremacy and attacking efficiency into a 33-26 win.
Newstalk ZB
All Blacks v Springboks: World media reacts to ‘dangerous’ flyover before Cape Town test
How the world’s media reacted to the controversial South African flyover before the second Springboks-All Blacks test in Cape Town.
Stuff
Reason: Springboks-All Blacks series has restored rugby’s soul
OPINION: This series is way bigger than the Rugby World Cup because it is big in a way that competition never can be.
NZ Herald
All Blacks v Springboks: Never mind the mind games, here’s what decided the second test
OPINION: The Boks may have an edge in one key area.