“I give credit score to my boys – we did not quit. And to the coach (Rassie Erasmus) as nicely,” mentioned South Africa captain Siya Kolisi.
“We performed fearlessly. We did not need to maintain again. We knew what we wanted to do and we believed in ourselves – that was crucial factor on the market.”
South Africa made a powerful begin on the Wellington Regional Stadium however had been denied a strive following an excellent Jordie Barrett sort out on Cheslin Kolbe.
RG Snyman did go over for South Africa, solely to have the hassle dominated out.
New Zealand responded via debutant Leroy Carter, who scored after a well-worked transfer.
South Africa drew degree when Kolbe intercepted a cross in his personal half earlier than sprinting clear.
A Damian McKenzie penalty restored New Zealand’s lead however, from there on, it was all South Africa.
Kolbe scored his second strive early in second half earlier than Manie Libbok’s penalty.
Damian Willemse powered over the road to increase the Springboks’ lead following a poor New Zealand line-out, and Kwagga Smith, Snyman and Andre Esterhuizen added additional tries.
“That is a troublesome one to swallow,” mentioned New Zealand captain Scott Barrett.
“The Springboks definitely confirmed up and took an actual enchancment from final week, and we simply did not regulate. There’s loads of areas the place we will get higher.”
Within the remaining two rounds South Africa play Argentina and New Zealand tackle Australia.
“We have the best to battle for the Rugby Championship,” mentioned Kolisi. “It is open now and that is what issues to us.”
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