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Springboks beat All Blacks 43-28 to win series 3-1

Published 13 September 2026

South Africa's Springboks defeated New Zealand's All Blacks 43-28 in the fourth Test at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Saturday, securing a 3-1 series victory in what was billed as 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.' The win capped a four-match series that began in South Africa, with the final Test staged in the United States. The Springboks led 17-14 at halftime after a competitive opening half. South Africa opened the scoring with a penalty from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu before All Blacks captain Codie Taylor crossed for a try. The Springboks responded with tries from Damian de Allende and scrumhalf Morné van den Berg. New Zealand's Will Jordan scored just before the break to narrow the margin. South Africa seized control after the restart, with Malcolm Marx scoring from a lineout maul in the 49th minute and Pieter-Steph du Toit crossing four minutes later to extend the lead to 29-14. An Ethan Blackadder try brought New Zealand within eight points, but the Springboks sealed the win with two late tries. Kurt-Lee Arendse scored a spectacular individual effort in the 72nd minute, collecting a loose ball deep in his own half and racing through the defense.

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