Springboks Stun All Blacks With 31-29 Win in Exhilarating Match
- The Springboks won a snatch victory against the All Blacks in their final match of the Rugby Championship
- The green machine dominated the game until the final five minutes when the All Blacks scored a penalty putting them into the lead
- Elton Jantjites put things right with a last-minute penalty securing the win for South Africa
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The Springboks played their hearts out in their final match of the Rugby Championship. They had suffered defeat at the hands of the Wallabies and the All Blacks.
Their dreams of a final had been shattered but they refused to go quietly into the night and dominate the game.
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The All Blacks only managed to claw their way into the lead by one point in the last five minutes of the game and this was short-lived.
Lukhanyo Am made an absolutely sublime pass to secure a world-class try.
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Elton Jantjies saved that day with a last-minute penalty that put South Africa back in front and resulted in them winning the match.
Social media users react to the exciting match
@jaredwright17:
"For all the times New Zealand has beaten the Springboks in the final 10 minutes, it feels so good to be on the other side of it! #RSAvNZL."
@ALM2G:
"Undoubtedly the best game of rugby for as long as I can remember. Congratulations #Springboks #RugbyChampionship #RSAvNZL."
@MunsterSUAF:
"Everything about today's test game is why I love the game. Rugby was the true winner today #RSAvNZL."
World Rugby shows appreciation to Siya Kolisi for being a boss captain
Earlier, Briefly News reported that if you're a Springboks fan, you probably have major love for Siya Kolisi but it seems like he has fans all over the world too. World Rugby took to social media to show appreciation to the captain of the South African rugby team and are loving his dedication. They wrote:
"Siya Kolisi appreciation post. The @Springboks captain has been immense in the six jersey this year."
It's been an eventful year for the Springboks, the highlight being their triumph against the British & Irish Lions and growing together as a squad. Kolisi is most famous for being the first black captain for the Springboks, he also made his mark by lifting the World Cup in the process.
Social media users love Kolisi and took to the comments section to express their appreciation too.
Temba Bavuma teases Siya Kolisi on social media
Briefly News previously reported that the Springboks were about to be facing their bitter rivals New Zealand and the timeline was been tense in preparation for the game.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma, however, decided to post a "timeline cleanser" showing Siya Kolisi's terrible batting skills. Bavuma and Kolisi looked like they were having fun playing some cricket but it was clear that the sport is not Kolisi's strong point.
The Proteas captain captioned the post:
“Leader, forget those batting tips from Lungi Ngidi, sukum’mamela (don’t listen to him). All the best for the clash against New Zealand."
Source: Briefly News
