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South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to take series 3-1
September 13, 2026 at 01:26 AM
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South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in the fourth and final Test in Baltimore to clinch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1.
- South Africa outscored New Zealand by six tries to four, including Kurt-Lee Arendse's long-range solo score, at the M&T Bank Stadium.
- The Springboks sealed the series having lost the opener in Johannesburg, while New Zealand briefly took the top world ranking.
- The Test drew the largest-ever crowd for a rugby match in the USA, a near-capacity 68,173.
- New Zealand captain Codie Taylor said his side will take positives from the defeat as they build toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

