Springboks level series with 33-26 win over All Blacks

The Springboks leveled their four-Test series against the All Blacks with a hard-fought 33-26 victory at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The win, secured in front of a home crowd, evens the "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" series at 1-1 after New Zealand had taken the opening Test in Johannesburg the previous weekend. A standout performance from Cheslin Kolbe was central to the result. The winger, a late inclusion in the matchday squad after recovering from a knock, was named Man of the Match. He contributed 18 points through a flawless kicking display. Kolbe praised his teammates for their response to the prior week's disappointment.