south africa vs new zealand 2020 rugby
Quick hands between Coles and Lienert-Brown allows the centre to break through the gainline. A mistake by De Klerk allows Mo'unga to gather on the charge and he sprint towards the tryline. The All Blacks are only just hanging on at the moment - the Springboks have had 63% of possession and are dominating the territorial battle. 24 22 Sun, Nov 22. Moâunga makes no mistake with his kick and so, heading into the final five minutes, it is New Zealand holding a 7-point advantage. De Klerk is done for the day as Herschel Jantjies comes on to the field. A collective groan from this sell out crowd as skipper Kieran Read drops the ball dead - possession is back with the Springboks. Pollard misses from close range as his strike comes off the side of the post. World Champions South Africa have recommitted to the Rugby Championship for another 10 years despite pulling out of this yearâs competition, SANZAAR has confirmed. Mo'unga fails to send the resulting penalty through the posts from 42 metres, curling his effort wide of the left post. South Africa (Handré Pollard) 16-16. First moment of inexperience for Bridge as he gets in a tangle attempting to claim De Klerk's up and under. South Africa charge out of a scrum with De Klerk breaking through the gainline. It has been loose to say the least from the Boks. ... 2020 Rugby ⦠South Africa are applying a lot of pressure on the ball at the breakdown. NEW ZEALAND REPLACEMENTS: Codie Taylor, Ofa Tuungafasi, Angus Ta’avao, Patrick Tuipulotu, Shannon Frizell, TJ Perenara, Sonny Bill Williams, Ben Smith. Scorers . Hansen has made a bold decision to play Barrett at full-back rather than fly-half. Beauden Barrett gets a boot on the nose as he battles for the ball on the deck. However, play goes back for a penalty at the set-piece, which will see the All Blacks go for the posts. It was all going well for the Springboks in the opening 20 minutes as they dominated possession and territory. New Zealand 15-3 South Africa. The Springboks are edging their way towards the New Zealand tryline. So a new champion will be crowned in 2020 in ⦠South Africa will play against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship round 4 on Saturday 15 November 2020. Le Roux sends a low kick behind the New Zealand line for the run of Kolbe, but Mo'unga under pressure does well to gather, although he is tackled behind the tryline by the South Africa winger. Williams, Ta'avao and Tuungafasi are on for the All Blacks as Crotty, Laulala and Moody make way. Vermeulen leads the charge at SA Rugby Awards. South Africa (Handré Pollard) 3-0 South Africa. The Springboks had the better of the early stages, but two tries from George Bridge and Scott Barrett put the All Blacks into a commanding lead at the break. News. It has been a tentaive start from the All Blacks. An impressive opening from the Springboks who recycle possession through 10 phases before being drawing a penalty right in front of the posts! Mo'unga has another routine kick and he does not disappoint with a solid effort through the posts. Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been tipped for a move away from the ⦠Etzebeth gathers the lineout and South Africa have possession on the edge of the New Zealand 22. FULL TIME - Unbelievable scenes in Wellington! The All Blacks looked to have this one all wrapped up heading into the final minute however a wonderful effort from Herschel Jantjies in the last play of the match has stunned the hosts. A moral victory for South Africa who will take plenty of confidence from tonight's contest heading into the World Cup beginning in September. This one had everything and finished with the two great rivals splitting the points - at full time, it is New Zealand 16 South Africa 16. They have to force the issue in the closing stages. Barrett extends the All Blacks' lead to 4 points with his first penalty goal of the match. Mtawarira is on for South Africa to replace Kitshoff. South Africa win the first scrum of the game and Am goes for a quick break over the top. TRY! However, he misses the scoop and Barrett nearly comes away with a free run at the line, but he knocks on. Exceptional rugby from Pollard as he nails a drop goal between the posts. The Springboks have dominated the early minutes of this test match - from point blank range, Pollard guides home his second penalty goal to give South Africa a 6-point advantage. They will be oozing with confidence and looking to put down a statement against the holders. Penalty to New Zealand! It's Pieter-Steph du Toit who has been pinged for being off his feet at the breakdown and so Beauden Barrett will line up for the posts from a slight angle. Le Roux and Mapimpi fail combine with a move down the left flank and the ball is knocked forward, ending the contest.