NZ beats Springboks in 100th test to win Rugby Championship

[ASFN Admin]

New Zealand won the Rugby Championship for the seventh time when it edged South Africa 19-17 Saturday in the 100th match between the teams. Fullback Jordie Barrett, who withstood a bombardment of Springboks high kicks, booted his fourth penalty in the 79th minute to clinch the All Blacks’ win in a match in which the lead changed hands four times in the second half. The remainder of the match was ruled by the Springboks, who slowed the tempo with their rush defense and a lack of any attempt to create attacking play.

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