New Zealand clinched a significant 33-16 victory against South Africa in the first Test of their series at Ellis Park. The All Blacks scored five tries, overcoming the double world champions who managed only one try.
This win marks New Zealand's first success at Ellis Park since 2022. South Africa, who had two players sin-binned by the end of the match, struggled with accuracy, particularly with ball in hand, despite their status as the world's leading side.
Will Jordan scored two tries for New Zealand, contributing to a performance that saw the All Blacks weather Springbok scrum pressure and capitalise on their opportunities. The Springboks must now win the remaining three Tests to secure the series.