Rodger Bosch AFP
South Africa levelled their series against New Zealand as they beat the All Blacks 33-26 in the second of four Tests at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
The Springboks bounced back from a 33-16 defeat in the first Test in Johannesburg, scoring from the first attack of the match and dominating much of the contest.
But they had to survive a fierce All Blacks onslaught toward the end.
The tourists outscored the Springboks by four tries to three, with two of their tries coming in the last 14 minutes as they came back from a 30-14 deficit.
The Springboks made an explosive start, driving upfield after winning the first lineout, with centre Jesse Kriel crossing for the opening…
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