South Africa 43-28 New Zealand: Boks complete series victory in Baltimore
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Key Points:
- South Africa secured a 3-1 series victory over New Zealand in the fourth Test held in Baltimore, showcasing their power, consistency, and team cohesion against the world champions.
- The match attracted a record crowd of 68,173 at the M&T Bank Stadium, marking the largest-ever attendance for a rugby match in the USA.
- New Zealand started strong with an early try, but South Africa's dominant forward play and effective bench depth allowed them to maintain control and extend their lead throughout the game.
- Key tries for South Africa came from Damian de Allende (2), Morne van den Berg, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Kurt-Lee Arendse, and Cameron Hanekom, while New Zealand's tries were scored by Codie Taylor, Will Jordan, Ethan Blackadder, and Beauden Barrett.
- The series tested both teams ahead of the Rugby World Cup, with South Africa's resilience and physicality ultimately prevailing over New Zealand's skill and speed.
