Five attempts at “Springboxes” in New Zealand that’s too ugly to be true
Highlights from South Africa’s sensational victory over the All Blacks
On the last day of the Summer Series of Nations, the All Blacks suffer their worst defeat in their history as South Africa go 35-7 in the final Test ahead of the Rugby World Cup. rugby championship with the Springboks – significantly inferior to Twickenham.
A game without history from the very beginning: the All Blacks allow an incredible number of fouls, remain in 13 for a double yellow and are penalized by Kolisi in the 18th minute. Half an hour later, a bad pass by Jordy Barrett gives the ball to Arendse, who thanks him, opens the gas and flies between the posts. At the end of the first half, the New Zealanders remained in the 14th for a double yellow card to Scott Barrett (who, however, given the second foul, risks getting a long disqualification).
Read also: Worst loss in All Blacks history: 35–7 rout by South Africa.
South Africa spreads in the second half. The usual advancing pier, Kolisi comes out at the right moment and, on the third attempt, delivers Marx, transformed by Libbock on the day of grace, on his leg. Kanan Moody made a sensational attempt, disallowed for offside, but the All Blacks were unable to continue the match, which was eventually ended by Mbonambi after the usual crowded maul.
The fifth try also comes in the 66th minute: Pieter-Stef du Toit flies out into the lineout, leaning on Quagga Smith, who goes through the too scattered New Zealand defense and scores 35-0. The All Blacks cut the lead thanks to a beautiful drive by Cam Roigard, individual action and a lot of pride, but it wasn’t enough to make the score less bitter: it ended 35-0 to South Africa, 13 days before the start of the tournament. World Cup.
Highlights All Blacks-South Africa
New Zealand: 15. Boden Barrett, 14. Will Jordan, 13. Rieko Yoane, 12. Geordie Barrett, 11. Mark Telea, 10. Richie Mounga, 9. Aaron Smith, 8. Ardie Savea, 7. Sam Kane (c), 6 Luke Jacobson, 5. Samuel Whitelock, 4. Scott Barrett, 3. Tyrell Lomax, 2. Dane Cowles, 1. Ethan de Groot
Accessible: 16. Samisoni Taukiaho, 17. Tamaichi Williams, 18. Fletcher Newell, 19. Tupou Waai, 20. Josh Lord, 21. Dalton Papalia, 22. Cam Roigard, 23. Anton Lienert-Brown
Markers New Zealand
Destinations: Roygard (71)
Transformations: Mounga (7)
Free kicks:
South Africa: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Curt-Lee Arendse, 13 Kanan Moody, 12 André Esterhuizen, 11 Makazol Mapimpi, 10 Mani Libbock, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Peter-Stef du Toit, 6 Sia Kolisi (c), 5 Franco Mostert, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Stephen Kitshoff
Accessible: 16 Bongi Mbonambi, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Trevor Nyakane, 19 Jean Klein, 20 R.G. Snyman, 21 Marco van Staden, 22 Kobus Reinach, 23 Quagga Smith
South African markers
Goals: Kolisi (18), Arendse (33), Marks (41), Mbonambi (59), Smith (66)
Transformations: Libbock (18, 33, 41, 59, 66)
Free kicks:
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