South Africa fight back to stun All Blacks

2024 Rugby Championship

South Africa (11) 31

Tries: Mbonambi, Smith, Williams Cons: Mngomezulu (2) Pens: Mngomezulu (4)

New Zealand (12) 27

Tries: Clarke (2), Taylor, Barrett Cons: McKenzie (2) Pens: McKenzie

Grant Williams' late try rounded off a stunning South Africa comeback as they beat New Zealand in the third week of the Rugby Championship.

The Springboks trailed at the break and were 27-17 down at one point, but New Zealand prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi's 69th-minute sin-bin helped the hosts find victory.

The All Blacks scored four tries – one more than the Springboks – but fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's kicking proved crucial as he provided 16 points with the boot.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu was successful with four penalties and two conversions in a high-intensity match which was a repeat of last year's World Cup final.

New Zealand led 12-11 at half-time with Codie Taylor and Caleb Clarke scoring tries either side of Bongi Mbonambi going over for the hosts.

The visitors gained a 10-point advantage when Jordie Barrett raced away to score and then Clarke doubled his tally in the second half.

Kwagga Smith crashed over under the posts and Feinberg-Mngomezulu converted before Williams came off the bench to decide a classic.