Springboks player ratings vs All Blacks | 3rd Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
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Key Points:
- South Africa secured a 29-24 victory over New Zealand in the second Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, building a 2-1 lead with one match remaining.
- The match was tightly contested, with a 12-12 halftime scoreline, but the Springboks dominated the scrum and benefited from impactful replacements in the second half.
- Key performers included Malcolm Marx, who earned a 9 rating for his lineout and driving maul contributions, and Damian de Allende and Ethan Hooker, both rated 8.5 for their strong defensive work and try involvement.
- Cheslin Kolbe was forced off early due to a failed Head Injury Assessment, while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu managed the game well despite a yellow card and some errors.
- The Springboks now only need to avoid defeat in the fourth Test in the United States to win the series against the All Blacks.
