Springboks beat All Blacks, take series lead

The Springboks secured a thrilling 29-24 victory over the All Blacks on Saturday evening at FNB Stadium in Soweto, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" series. The win means South Africa cannot lose the series and will head into the final Test next Saturday in Baltimore, USA, with a significant advantage. In a match marked by intense physicality, momentum swings, and key injuries, the Springboks fought back from falling behind twice. The All Blacks struck first in the 10th minute with a converted try from captain Ardie Savea, shortly after Springbok flyhalf Sacha FeinbergMngomezulu was shown a yellow card. The Springboks responded in the 20th minute through Kurt-Lee Arendse, but Savea powered over for his second try four minutes later, putting the visitors ahead 12-5. The Springboks' scrum began to assert dominance, and a powerful shove from the pack in the 36th minute earned them a penalty try, leveling the score at 12-12 just before halftime.