Sunday, July 26, 2015

Freedom Cup 2015

 Willie le Roux of South Africa tackled by Charles Piutau of New Zealand during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on July 25, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(July 24, 2015 - Source: Getty Images Europe)
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 Dane Coles of New Zealand breaks away during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on July 25, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(July 24, 2015 - Source: Gallo Images/Getty Images Europe)
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A late Richie McCaw try helped the All Blacks clinch a closely-fought clash with the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday, winning 27-20.
New Zealand have become masters of the fast finish and it was fitting that McCaw - in what was probably his last Test on South African soil - landed the killer blow against their fiercest rivals.
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 Richie McCaw (All blacks Captain) in action during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on July 25, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(juil. 24, 2015 - Source: Getty Images Europe)
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 Kieran Read of New Zealand gets tackled by Heinrich Brussow during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on July 25, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(July 24, 2015 - Source: Gallo Images/Getty Images Europe)
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Man of the match: A mention for Lood de Jager, who worked tirelessly but Charles Piutau booked his ticket to the World Cup with a faultless display on defence and an electric performance on attack. 
Moment of the match: How do they always do it? McCaw's try was another example of New Zealand's clinical execution as they came back from behind once again. 
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Cornal Hendricks of South Africa and Ma'a Nonu of New Zealand in action during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on July 25, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(Juli 24, 2015 - Source: Getty Images Europe)
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The Freedom Cup is on display during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship 2015 match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on July 25, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(Juli 24, 2015 - Source: Gallo Images/Getty Images Europe)
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