Summary

  • Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test series

  • South Africa 29-24 New Zealand (Result)

  • Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx scored to put South Africa in commanding position with Samisoni Taukei'aho's late score only a consolation

  • Ardie Savea crossed twice before departing with injury while Will Jordan also scored try for All Blacks

  • Penalty try and scores from Kurt-Lee Arendse and Jesse Kriel helped hosts turn Test around

  • Springboks lead four-game Test series 2-1

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  1. The final whistlepublished at 18:29 BST

    FT: South Africa 29-24 New Zealand

    Andre Esterhuizen and Damian McKenzie shake handsImage source, Getty Images

    Well, that's all from today folks.

    I'm off for a lie down, but before that I'll read Mike Henson's report of the game. You can too, and you can check it out here.

    The final game of the series takes place next week in Baltimore with the slightly later kick-off time of 22:00 BST, as South Africa look to come out on top in the greatest rivalry in rugby.

    Have a great evening, everyone, and thanks for joining us!

  2. Postpublished at 18:27 BST

    FT: South Africa 29-24 New Zealand

    After New Zealand won the opening Test, it's been all South Africa since.

    With one more to come in Baltimore, can the world champions seal the deal?

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    Ox Nche celenbratesImage source, Getty Images
    South Africa celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  3. 'They got on top of us'published at 18:25 BST

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    New Zealand's stand-in captain Luke Jacobson on Sky Sports: "We started really well and got some good momentum. The Springboks played their game in the second half, which we let them, and they got on top of us and it was a good match up.

    "It's been awesome to play over here. They love rugby and have such passion in the crowd. It's the best match up in the world and it's brilliant to be a part of."

  4. Postpublished at 18:24 BST

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    Siya KolisiImage source, Getty Images

    With that victory, Siya Kolisi ties the great John Smiit with the most victories as South Africa's captain.

    That was his 54th while leading the All Blacks, and he'll be looking to move clear next week in the USA.

  5. 'They pushed us to the limits'published at 18:21 BST

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    South Africa's captain Siya Kolisi on Sky Sports: "Thank you to you guys [the crowd]. Wow, we wanted to say thank you for all the whole year you've been supporting us. The first coupe of minutes were really tough and the lungs were pumping hard but they got behind us.

    "We are so proud of the win today and it was a great game, they pushed us to the limits."

  6. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:18 BST

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    Malcolm Marx celebrates his tryImage source, Getty Images

    Phenomenal performance of strength and power from South Africa. Brilliant watch

    Hada, London

    South Africa are going to win three World Cups in a row aren’t they? Nobody can get close to them!

    Rahul, London

    A big statement from South Africa. They won it in the last 20 mins with their forward power. Not world champions for nothing! Looking forward to the final Test next week in America

    Mark, Cornwall

  7. 'We had to keep fighting'published at 18:16 BST

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    Player of the Match Ethan Hooker on Sky Sports: "I'm loving it. New Zealand are a quality team and when they come to the party you have to give it everything. We have so much respect for them and we have to give it our all.

    "It was one of those games where the ball came my way. We talk about as a team about giving it everything for South Africa. If I feel like I feel now then I've done my job.

    "New Zealand are a team who love to ship the ball. We had to stay disciplined and stay fighting. Credit to them, I love playing against them."

  8. Postpublished at 18:12 BST

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    Well, what did you make of that one?

    Can anyone stop South Africa? Not only in this series, but for the World Cup as they look to win three in a row?

    Let us know what you think using Get Involved.

  9. Postpublished at 18:08 BST

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    So South Africa cannot lose the series.

    Will they finish the job in Baltimore next week or can New Zealand hit back to share the trophy?

  10. Full-time - South Africa 29-24 New Zealandpublished at 18:05 BST
    Breaking

    Malcolm Marx celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    It's all over in Johannesburg and it's a huge win for South Africa!

  11. try

    Try - South Africa 29-24 New Zealandpublished at 80 mins

    Samisoni Taukei'aho

    New Zealand get their consolation score! Samisoni Taukei'aho somehow finds a gap to touch down over the line.

    Damian McKenzie adds the conversion, but it won't be enough!

  12. Postpublished at 80 mins

    South Africa 29-17 New Zealand

    Wallace Sititi breaks forwards but is brought down by Kurt-Lee Arendse.

    New Zealand recycle and are looking for what will be a consolation score, but the clock is in the red.

  13. Postpublished at 79 mins

    South Africa 29-17 New Zealand

    We're into the final minute. New Zealand have had no answer to the Springboks power in the final quarter.

  14. Postpublished at 78 mins

    South Africa 29-17 New Zealand

    Two minutes left. South Africa drop the ball and New Zealand will have the scrum, but all that will do is tick down a couple more valuable seconds.

  15. Postpublished at 77 mins

    South Africa 28-17 New Zealand

    Feinberg-Mngomezulu chips the ball forwards and, being chased by Ethan Hooker, Ruben Love has to dot it down over his own line.

    New Zealand have the drop out but it just hands possession back to the hosts.

  16. Postpublished at 77 mins

    South Africa 29-17 New Zealand

    There's bodies everywhere as South Africa look for a clincher, but they give away a penalty.

    New Zealand look to take a quick penalty but the kick doesn't make touch, and South Africa have it back again.

    Three minutes left, they're almost there.

  17. Postpublished at 76 mins

    South Africa 29-17 New Zealand

    New Zealand try to run the ball but South Africa pinch it! They're looking to finish this one off!

  18. Postpublished at 75 mins

    South Africa 29-17 New Zealand

    Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is almost over in the right corner but three All Blacks manage to get him into touch as he went for the line.

    It's a pressure throw on their own line.

  19. Postpublished at 74 mins

    South Africa 29-17 New Zealand

    Six minutes left. New Zealand need two scores.

    One small problem, however, they don't have the ball.

  20. Postpublished at 74 mins

    South Africa 29-17 New Zealand

    A roar as big as any try today! Fletcher Newell is offside at the ruck and South Africa win the penalty.