Springboks Leave It Late to Down All Blacks in Epic Ellis Park Showdown
In what can only be described as a heart-pounding showdown, the Springboks pulled off a stunning second-half comeback to edge out the All Blacks 31-27 in Johannesburg. The packed Ellis Park Stadium was buzzing with tension as South Africa overturned a 10-point deficit in the dying minutes of the game, securing their hard-fought victory in the Rugby Championship.
From the get-go, the All Blacks looked to be in control. Their aggressive start saw them camped in the Springboks' half, and they capitalized when Aphelele Fassi was yellow-carded just six minutes in for a cynical foul. Codie Taylor wasted no time, crossing over the try line after a powerful lineout drive. Despite being down a man, the Springboks showed resilience, with Bongi Mbonambi responding in kind, muscling over for their first try of the match. The Springboks were on the scoreboard, but the All Blacks still led 7-5.
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