South Africa defeats New Zealand to win Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series

South Africa secured the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series with a 43-28 victory over New Zealand in the fourth Test held in Baltimore. After dropping the opening match in Johannesburg, the Springboks won three consecutive games to claim the series. The decisive win relied on the team's forward pack, highlighted by a strong scrum performance and a successful maul resulting in a try for Malcolm Marx. New Zealand, under head coach Dave Rennie, focused on technical improvements and the integration of younger players like Cam Roigard and Ruben Love during the series. While fly-half Richie Mo'unga returned for the final Test following his stint in Japan, he remained below his 2023 World Cup form. The series served as a replacement for the Rugby Championship, with both nations now preparing for the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

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