South Africa beat New Zealand 33-26 to level rugby series
South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town on August 29, 2026, drawing the two-Test rugby union series 1-1.
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- South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town on August 29, 2026, drawing the two-Test rugby union series 1-1.
South Africa beat New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town on August 29, 2026, to level their two-Test rugby union series at one victory apiece.
The Springboks’ seven-point win answered New Zealand’s victory in the opening Test and left the series tied 1-1.
The match also marked Pieter-Steph du Toit’s 100th Test appearance for South Africa. He reached the milestone in front of the Cape Town crowd as the hosts closed the series with a win.
