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The world champions completed a 3-1 series triumph after outscoring New Zealand by six tries to four in an entertaining final match.<\/p>\n
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The Springboks made a confident start, attacking from inside the South African (SA) 22 before winning successive penalties.<\/p>\n
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu converted the second penalty to give SA an early 3-0 lead.<\/p>\n
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New Zealand responded quickly, moving the ball across the field with pace and precision before creating space for Codie Taylor to score the opening try.<\/p>\n
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The Springboks regained control through powerful carries from the backs and forwards. Damian de Allende completed the attack by forcing a way across the try line.<\/p>\n
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Feinberg-Mngomezulu added the conversion as SA moved back in front.<\/p>\n
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Play was later interrupted by a lengthy delay after a communication problem between the match officials and Television Match Official.<\/p>\n
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When the game resumed, SA won a penalty and kicked towards the corner.<\/p>\n
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The Springboks established a rolling maul before scrumhalf Morne van den Berg spotted a gap in the New Zealand defence. Van den Berg sold a dummy and darted through to score SA\u2019s second try.<\/p>\n
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Feinberg-Mngomezulu converted again, extending the Springboks\u2019 advantage to 17-7.<\/p>\n
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The All Blacks responded with one of the most sustained attacking passages of the opening half.<\/p>\n
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New Zealand retained possession for more than 30 phases against determined SA defence, patiently searching for an opening.<\/p>\n
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Quick handling across the backline eventually released Will Jordan, who crossed beneath the posts. The conversion reduced SA\u2019s lead to three points.<\/p>\n
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The Springboks entered half-time leading 17-14 after a demanding and fast-paced opening 40 minutes.<\/p>\n
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SA went on to take control of the contest after the interval, completing a deserved 43-28 victory and becoming the first winner of Rugby\u2019s Greatest Rivalry.<\/p>\n
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