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South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks

South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks
BBC Sport Saturday 05 September 2026, 17:21 UTC 1 min read
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South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.

South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.
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