LIVE SCORING: Springboks v All Blacks in Cape Town
The Springboks need a win to keep their series hopes alive after a loss at Ellis Park, with Cheslin Kolbe and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starting.
- On Saturday, the Springboks face the All Blacks in Cape Town for the second Test of the Rugby Greatest Rivalry tour, with South Africa needing victory to keep their series hopes alive.
- Last week, the All Blacks stunned the Springboks 33-16 at Ellis Park, snapping the world champions' 12-match winning streak and leaving the hosts trailing 1-0 in the series.
- Springbok captain Siya Kolisi returns to the back row after the opening defeat, while referee Nika Amashukeli was ruled out with illness, prompting referee Angus Gardner to officiate.
- All Blacks boss Dave Rennie accused the Springboks of illegal scrummaging and failing to drive straight, though the team defended their technique as a key battleground advantage.
- Both nations will earn at least $6 million from the game, pushing the value of the Rugby Greatest Rivalry above returns from playing a Rugby Championship.
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LIVE SCORING: Springboks v All Blacks in Cape Town
There has been palpable excitement in the Springbok camp this week as they prepare for the second Test against the All Blacks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. After a humbling defeat at Ellis Park, Saturday’s encounter in Cape Town presents a shot at redemption for the Springboks, and it’s also a match that the home team must win if they want to keep their hopes of wining the series alive. Both teams have made a few changes from the opening e…
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