Springboks battle back with late tries to edge out New Zealand

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu contributed 16 points for South Africa
Springboks battle back with late tries to edge out New Zealand

South Africa's full-back Aphelele Fassi (CR) tackles New Zealand's loose forward Sam Cane (C) during the Rugby Championship Test match between South Africa and New Zealand at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

Rugby Championship: South Africa 31-27 New Zealand

South Africa scored two late tries to come back from a 10-point deficit and edge out New Zealand 31-27 in a bruising Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park in Johannesburg that came close to matching the intensity of last year’s World Cup final.

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