Springboks and All Blacks 16-16 draw was the fourth time in 98 matches that these two teams drew.16-all draw against New Zealand
in Wellington on Saturday. It was only the fourth time in 98 matches between the two rugby giants that a test ended in a draw. The match was a hard-fought affair, with the Boks dominating the first half, and the Kiwi’s, the second. The All Blacks managed a try just before half-time through centre, Jack Goodhue but Bok scrumhalf, Herschel Jantjies, was again the South Africans’ star.
His brilliant last-minute try was set up by an equally impressive Cheslin Kolbe, and allowed the Boks back into the game. Flyhalf, Handré Pollard showed nerves of steel and kicked the conversion to secure a 16-all draw.
Springboks are peaking too soon.