Tuesday, October 14, 2014

S.Africa 27 - N.Zealand 25 / Ellis Park

 Victor Matfield of South Africa wins the lineout ball during the Rugby Championship match between the South African Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks at Ellis Park Stadium on October 4, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(October 3, 2014 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)
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South Africa ended New Zealand's 22-game unbeaten streak on Saturday with an incredible 27-25 victory in Johannesburg.
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 Malakai Fekitoa of the All Blacks breaks clear to score a try during the Rugby Championship match between the South African Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks at Ellis Park Stadium on October 4, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(October 3, 2014 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)
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 Israel Dagg of the All Blacks breaks with the ball during the Rugby Championship match between the South African Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks at Ellis Park Stadium on October 4, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(October 3, 2014 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)
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The result also sees the Springboks break a three-year losing streak against the world champions and Rugby Championship winners, claiming their first win against the All Blacks at Ellis Park in ten years.
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 Malakai Fekitoa of the All Blacks is tackled by Eben Etzebeth (L) and Jan Serfontein during the Rugby Championship match between the South African Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks at Ellis Park Stadium on October 4, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(October 3, 2014 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)
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 Jannie du Plessis of South Africa gets tackled during The Castle Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park on October 04, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(September 6, 2008 - Source: Gallo Images/Getty Images Europe)
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 Handre Pollard of South Africa dives over for his try during The Castle Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park on October 04, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(October 3, 2014 - Source: Duif du Toit/Getty Images Europe)
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Man of the match: A mention for Duane Vermeulen, who defied injury to make an outstanding contribution. But we'll go for 20-year-old Handré Pollard, who not only scored two tries but belied his tender years with a mature performance.
Moment of the match: Plenty of great moments but Hougaard's try marked a new age in Springbok rugby. Box kicks? No, tries from 90 metres!
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 Adriaan Strauss of South Africa gets tackled during The Castle Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park on October 04, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(March 8, 2013 - Source: Gallo Images/Getty Images Europe)
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Julian Savea of the All Blacks is tackled by Conrad Hendricks during the Rugby Championship match between the South African Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks at Ellis Park Stadium on October 4, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(October 3, 2014 - Source: David Rogers/Getty Images Europe)
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