All Blacks beat Springboks 33-16 in first Test at Ellis Park
New Zealand scored five tries to South Africa’s one to win 33-16 at Ellis Park on August 22, 2026, taking a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
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- New Zealand scored five tries to South Africa’s one to win 33-16 at Ellis Park on August 22, 2026, taking a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
New Zealand defeated South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park on Saturday, August 22, 2026, to take the opening Test of their four-match rugby union series.
The All Blacks crossed for five tries while limiting the Springboks to one, producing an away victory at a venue long regarded as a South African stronghold.
The result gives New Zealand a 1-0 advantage with three Tests still to play. South Africa will need to respond in the next meeting to prevent the visitors from moving within one victory of securing the series.
