The South African Springboks have emerged victorious in the 'Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry' series, defeating the New Zealand All Blacks 3-1. The series concluded with a decisive win for South Africa in Baltimore on Saturday.
The four-Test series showcased intense rugby, with the Springboks solidifying their status as World Cup favourites. Malcolm Marx was a standout performer, awarded a try in the third Test in Soweto, while scrum-half Morné van den Berg earned player of the match honours in Baltimore.
Despite losing the opening Test in Johannesburg, the Springboks demonstrated their power and dominant set piece to bounce back. Coach Rassie Erasmus praised the All Blacks after the Baltimore victory, while also reinforcing his team's 'us-versus-the-world' mentality.