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Springboks came from behind to beat All Blacks 31-27 in Johannesburg

Springboks came from behind to beat All Blacks 31-27 in Johannesburg

By Mosese Raqio
01/09/2024
South Africa scrum-half Grant Williams dives across the line to score a try Credit: AFP/Phill Magakoe

The Springboks came from behind to claim a 31-27 win over the All Blacks in round 3 of the Rugby Championship this morning in Johannesburg.

The All Blacks were leading for most parts of the game until the last 12 minutes of the match when the home side stole the game.

The All Blacks led 12-11 at halftime through two tries and a conversion while the Springboks scored an unconverted try and two penalty kicks at goal.

The visitors scored a further 15 points through two tries, a conversion and a penalty kick at goal.

The Springboks came back and scored 20 points including two tries in the last 12 minutes to break the hearts of the All Blacks.

The two teams will meet again at 3am next Sunday at DHL Stadium.

Meanwhile, Argentina will host the Wallabies at 10am today.

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