New Zealand 35-20 South Africa: The All Blacks produce a first-half blitz to all but secure the Rugby Championship trophy
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New Zealand rode another blistering start to a 35-20 victory over South Africa at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday, making a big statement in a World Cup year and placing one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy.
Playing a high-octane brand of attacking rugby married with immense physicality, the All Blacks scored early tries through Aaron Smith and Shannon Frizell before late scores from Will Jordan and Richie Mo’unga put a seal on the victory.
The world champions, starved of the ball and heavily penalised, looked shellshocked by the early onslaught but recovered to score second-half tries through Malcolm Marx, Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith.
The victory made it two wins out of two in the truncated championship for the All Blacks after last week’s 41-12 win over Argentina that was also built on an early try blitz.
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All Blacks make Rugby World Cup statement with dominant South Africa win
New Zealand rode another blistering start to a 35-20 victory over South Africa at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium, making a big statement in World Cup year and placing one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy.
Playing a high-octane brand of attacking rugby combined with immense physicality, the All Blacks scored early tries through Aaron Smith and Shannon Frizell before late scores from Will Jordan and Richie Mo’unga put a seal on the victory.
The world champions, starved of the ball and heavily penalised, looked shell-shocked by the early onslaught but recovered to score second-half tries through Malcolm Marx, Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith.
The victory made it two wins out of two in the truncated championship for the All Blacks after last week’s 41-12 victory over Argentina.
Luke Baker15 July 2023 15:15
On to Australia vs Argentina…
Advantage New Zealand, then, in the chase for the Rugby Championship as the All Blacks deliver a reminder of their quality with the World Cup around the corner.
We’ve more action for you this morning – Australia take on Argentina hoping to bounce back from their thrashing by the Springboks last week. It’s a Sydney homecoming for Eddie Jones, hoping for much better from his side to try and get his second stint in charge up and running, but their visitors will fancy themselves given the fissures and flaws South Africa found all too easily seven days ago.
You can follow all of the action here with kick-off fast approaching…
Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2023 10:24
FT: New Zealand 35-20 South Africa
Of course, these two do it all again in a month and a bit, with an eagerly anticipated pre-World Cup meeting at Twickenham on Friday 25 August. You wonder exactly how strong each side will be for that one, given the proximity to the tournament start – managing the sq
…. to be continued
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