South Africa earns 33-26 victory over New Zealand in Cape Town
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
South Africa won its first match in the four-test series against New Zealand, concluding the event 33-26 at Cape Town Stadium on August 29. The Springboks took control early with three first-half tries, leading 24-14 at halftime. Goalkicker Cheslin Kolbe, who converted all three tries and added four penalties, was named player of the match. The All Blacks scored four tries but struggled against South Africa's defense, particularly in the lineouts. The series is now tied at 1-1, with the teams set to meet again in Johannesburg next Saturday.
- •Match held at Cape Town Stadium on August 29.
- •South Africa leads 24-14 at halftime.
- •Cheslin Kolbe converted all three tries and four penalties.
- •New Zealand scored four tries but faced defensive challenges.
- •Teams will meet again in Johannesburg next Saturday.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — South Africa stuns New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town to hand All Blacks first loss of 2026
"South Africa gave New Zealand its first defeat of the year by 33-26 and evened their four-test series at 1-1 at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The Springboks, over the whitewash in just the second minute, scored all three of their tries in the first half to build a pressure-inducing 24-14 lead by halftime. Goalkicker Cheslin Kolbe converted them all plus four penalties to keep his side in control on the scoreboard.
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