LIVE: All Blacks take slender lead over Springboks in Cape Town

Sat, Sep 7, 2024, 4:05 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Springboks face the All Blacks in Cape Town. Photo: Getty Images
The Springboks face the All Blacks in Cape Town. Photo: Getty Images

The All Blacks have taken a 9-3 lead over the Springboks after 45 minutes in Cape Town.

Rassie Erasmus' side are coming off a tense 31-27 win over their Kiwi counterparts after a late try restored their lead.

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Fullback Willie le Roux and flyhalf Handre Pollard return to the starting side as the hosts look to all but wrap up the Rugby Championship.

As for the Kiwis, they will be hungry for victory as they call Cortez Ratima into the starting side.

Cape Town has been a happy hunting ground for the All Blacks, winning seven of the ten matches against the South Africans.

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46': Eben Etzebeth dives for the line from short and the TMO can't overrule the on-field decision of no try

45': Desperation stops South Africa from crossing the line as le Roux finds space. The Springboks had advantage and kick for the line

42': McKenzie can't add his fourth penalty as his 57m attempt falls short and wide

HALF TIME: ALL BLACKS 9 - 3 SPRINGBOKS

40': ALL BLACKS PENALTY GOAL: McKenzie makes it three from three as the Kiwis go into the break with a solid lead All Blacks 9-3

35': All Blacks go back on the attack as Wallace Sititi attacks them at pace, only for handling to let them down

31': SPRINGBOKS PENALTY GOAL: Handre Pollard responds with three of his own as he goes to second on the all-time Springboks scoring list All Blacks 6-3

28': ALL BLACKS PENALTY GOAL: McKenzie adds his second with an effort from just over 40 metres out All Blacks 6-0

23': Huge moment for the All Blacks as they force the turnover for the hosts losing their body weight as Sam Cane causes the mistake

22': Springboks building pressure as they earn a five metre lineout thanks to some promising build-up and a penalty against the All Blacks for taking Grant Williams out

17': Magic from Cheslin Kolbe as he beats three defenders, only for his pop up to his support hitting the deck and turning the ball over

16': ALL BLACKS YELLOW CARD: The game is back to even numbers as Sevu Reece is yellow carded for taking Willie le Roux out in the air

15': ALL BLACKS PENALTY GOAL: Damian McKenzie makes no mistake from the resulting penalty from right in front All Blacks 3-0

13': SPRINGBOKS YELLOW CARD: A great run from Codie Taylor puts South Africa on the back foot, with Jasper Wiese sent for ten after taking Cortez Ratima out off the ball as he loomed up in support

11': South Africa's scramble defence up for it as Jasper Wiese wins a crucial steal ten metres out and they clear their line

9': Handre Pollard's kicking having an impact early as he forces the mistakes from Mark Tele'a to get South Africa in great field position, only for their lineout to misfire for a second time in the first ten minutes.

6': Midfield battle early as the Kiwis give away a high tackle penalty to alleviate pressure on the Springboks just outside their 22

1': An uncharacteristic start for the hosts as they are pinged on their 22 for not using the ball quick enough at the ruck, with Siya Kolisi forcing the mistake following a strong scrum

KICK OFF: The All Blacks get the game underway against the Springboks It's a passionate haka from the Kiwis after two rousing anthems in front of a boisterous Cape Town crowd.

ALL BLACKS 9

Pens: McKenzie 3/4

SPRINGBOKS 3

Pens: Pollard 1/1

SPRINGBOKS v ALL BLACKS TEAMS

South Africa: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Cheslin Kolbe, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi, 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche.

Replacements: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Kwagga Smith, 20 Elrigh Louw, 21 Jaden Hendrikse, 22 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 23 Lukhanyo Am.

New Zealand: 15 Will Jordan, 14 Sevu Reece, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Mark Te’lea, 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 Cortez Ratima, 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Sam Cane, 6 Wallace Sititi, 5 Tupou Vaa’i, 4 Scott Barrett (captain), 3 Tyral Lomax, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Tamaiti Williams.

Replacements: 16 Asafo Aumua, 17 Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 18 Fletcher Newell, 19 Sam Darry, 20 Luke Jacobson, 21 TJ Perenara, 22 Anton Leinert-Brown, 23 Beauden Barrett.

Referee: Matthew Carley (England)

Assistant referees: Andrew Brace (Ireland), Jordan Way (Australia)

HOW TO WATCH SPRINGBOKS V ALL BLACKS IN AUSTRALIA

The second Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.

The coverage will begin from 12:00 am on September 8 with the game expected to begin at 1:00 am

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