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South Africa 29-24 New Zealand: Springboks turn on the power to snatch the glory

South Africa overpowered New Zealand in the final 20 minutes to claim a 2-1 series lead, with Pieter-Steph du Toit and Malcolm Marx helping the Springboks pull clear in Soweto.

By Sam Jackson

 
South Africa took control in the second half to power away from New Zealand and take a 2-1 lead in the series with one to play.
Tied 12-12 at the break, New Zealand eventually gave in to the Springbok forward muscle as the world champions came on strongly in the final 20 minutes in Soweto with Pieter-Steph du Toit growing in influence as the match developed.
The sides traded two tries each in a tight first half, with New Zealand No.8 Ardie Savea playing a starring role with two tries before he was forced off with a shoulder injury after a fierce clearout by Malcolm Marx.
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