Barrett kicks All Blacks past Springboks to secure Rugby Championship

The 100th test between rugby’s two most successful nations did not disappoint

New Zealand's George Bridge runs with the ball during the rugby Championship match against South Africa in Townsville on September 25, 2021.  (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Rugby Championship: New Zealand 19 South Africa 17

New Zealand narrowly justified their number one world ranking with a hardfought 19-17 win over world champions South Africa in Townsville on Saturday to win the Rugby Championship title with a match to spare.