Rugby-All Blacks hold on against South Africa to complete unbeaten series


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 08 Oct 2017

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Reuters) – - World champions New Zealand held off a spirited fight from hosts South Africa to complete their Rugby Championship campaign unbeaten after a 25-24 win in a ferocious physical battle at Newlands on Saturday.

Each side scored three tries in a thrilling spectacle as South Africa restored some pride with a competitive display after being beaten by a record 57-0 in New Zealand last month.

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