All Blacks Have An All-Time Day

No. 2-ranked All Blacks take down the No.1-ranked team in the world. 

Will Jordan, AGAIN, And The All Blacks Are Going To Beat The Springboks At Ellis Park

Will Jordan broke through the South Africa defense and scored from close range in the 74th minute for his second try of the Test. New Zealand takes advantage of Marco van Staden’s yellow card to tighten its grip on the match.

Ruben Love converted.

That's 53 tries all time for Jordan. 

Marco van Staden Sent To Sin Bin Against All Blacks

Marco van Staden was shown a yellow card in the 69th minute after infringing following a lost Springboks lineout. New Zealand opted for a scrum five meters from the try line with a man advantage and a 26-16 lead.

Jesse Kriel Denies All Blacks Try As TMO Reviews Breakdown

Jesse Kriel raced back to prevent Leroy Carter from scoring after Jordie Barrett kicked through the Springboks defense. The TMO then reviewed the preceding breakdown for possible foul play, but referee Matthew Carley ruled there was no infringement.

All Blacks Lead Springboks 26-16 After Quinn Tupaea 50/22

New Zealand leads South Africa 26-16 with 12 minutes remaining after Quinn Tupaea produced a superb 50/22 with a low grubber kick. The All Blacks now have an attacking lineout and an opportunity to push the Springboks further behind.

Springboks Turn To Bench As Manie Libbok Enters Vs. All Blacks

South Africa made several changes around the hour mark, with Manie Libbok, Marco van Staden and Zachary Porthen entering. Eben Etzebeth then broke through New Zealand’s defensive line as the Springboks searched for a response.

Luke Jacobson Scores All Blacks Try Against Springboks

Luke Jacobson powered over from close range for New Zealand in the 58th minute, giving the All Blacks another crucial try against the Springboks as the Test moves into the final quarter at Ellis Park.

Ruben Love converted. 

Cobus Reinach Replaces Cheslin Kolbe For Springboks

South Africa made another second-half change in the 58th minute, with Cobus Reinach entering the match as Cheslin Kolbe left the field. The Springboks trail the All Blacks 19-16 entering the final quarter at Ellis Park.

All Blacks Lead Springboks 19-16 As Test Enters Final Quarter

New Zealand holds a 19-16 lead over South Africa after 58 minutes at Ellis Park. Neither side is giving much ground as the Springboks and All Blacks battle for control with the Test entering its decisive final quarter.

All Blacks Replace Codie Taylor With Asafo Aumua

New Zealand made a front-row change in the 54th minute, with Asafo Aumua replacing veteran hooker Codie Taylor as the All Blacks turned to their bench in the second half against the Springboks.

Springboks Threatening To Score

The Boks have the ball right at the try line as a scrum is coming. 

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Sparks Springboks Attack

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu broke through the All Blacks defense and carried South Africa over the gainline in the 52nd minute. The run followed an earlier break from Jasper Wiese as the Springboks looked to regain control in the second half.

Fabian Holland Scores All Blacks Try Against Springboks

Fabian Holland powered over for New Zealand in the 47th minute, answering Cheslin Kolbe’s penalty almost immediately. The All Blacks retake the lead early in the second half at Ellis Park.

Ruben Love converted the kick. 

Cheslin Kolbe Extends Springboks Lead Over All Blacks

Cheslin Kolbe added another three points for South Africa with a successful penalty goal in the 46th minute, extending the Springboks’ lead over New Zealand to 16-12 early in the second half.

Gerhard Steenekamp Replaces Ox Nche For Springboks

South Africa made a front-row change in the 45th minute, with Gerhard Steenekamp replacing Ox Nche at loosehead prop as the Springboks began turning to their powerful bench early in the second half.

Second Half Underway At Ellis Park

Here we go. Who will win round one? Let's find out. 

Springboks Lead All Blacks Despite New Zealand Attacking Advantage

South Africa leads New Zealand 13-12 at halftime despite the All Blacks producing more attacking volume. New Zealand has 90 passes, 58 carries and four line breaks compared with South Africa’s 51 passes, 42 carries and two breaks. The Springboks, however, have generated 132 post-contact meters to New Zealand’s 101.

Discipline has been a major difference. New Zealand conceded nine penalties to South Africa’s four, helping the Springboks spend 28 minutes in front compared with eight for the All Blacks.

Jasper Wiese leads all players with 10 carries, while Paul de Villiers has completed a match-high 12 tackles. Jordie Barrett has been disruptive for New Zealand with four turnovers won.

The All Blacks have scored two tries to South Africa’s one, but the Springboks have kicked two penalty goals. New Zealand also finished the half strongly, holding 67% of possession over the final 10 minutes, but failed to score during that stretch.

Springboks Lead All Blacks 13-12 At Halftime

South Africa takes a 13-12 lead over New Zealand into halftime at Ellis Park. The Springboks scored through Andre Esterhuizen and added eight points from the boot, while Will Jordan and Josh Moorby scored the All Blacks’ two tries.

All Blacks Lose Josh Lord, Ethan de Groot To HIA

New Zealand lost Josh Lord and Ethan de Groot to head injury assessments after the All Blacks forwards collided while falling. Simon Parker and George Bower entered as replacements with the Springboks leading 13-12 after 37 minutes.

Cheslin Kolbe Breaks Through All Blacks Defense

South Africa produced another dangerous attack in the 35th minute, creating space for Cheslin Kolbe to wriggle through a gap in the All Blacks defense as the Springboks continued to apply pressure at Ellis Park.

On Field Decision: No Try

Officials checking to see if Malcolm Marx scored. It looks like he lost the ball 

Update: No Try. Knock on. 

Springboks Scrum Dominates All Blacks At Ellis Park

South Africa’s scrum is beginning to take control, forcing two penalties from New Zealand put-ins. The Springboks then drove to within five meters of the All Blacks’ line and earned another penalty advantage as they looked to extend a 13-12 lead.

All Blacks Earn Scrum As Springboks Hold 13-12 Lead

New Zealand regained possession with a scrum after a chaotic Springboks attack ended with Jasper Wiese running into Damian Willemse, who had moved ahead of play. South Africa holds a narrow 13-12 lead after 31 minutes at Ellis Park.

Cheslin Kolbe Penalty Gives Springboks Lead Over All Blacks

Cheslin Kolbe put South Africa back in front with a successful penalty goal in the 26th minute. The Springboks take a 13-12 lead over the All Blacks as the first half approaches the half-hour mark.

Kurt-Lee Arendse Won't Be Back

Arendse failed his head assessment.