Ardie Savea makes crucial turnover to secure All Blacks’ win over Springboks

6 Sep 2025 • 7:24 PM MYT
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  • New Zealand has defeated South Africa 24-17 in a heavyweight rugby clash at Eden Park in Auckland.
  • The victory extended the All Blacks' unbeaten run at their Auckland stronghold to 51 matches.
  • Tries from Emoni Narawa, Will Jordan, and Quinn Tupaea secured the win for New Zealand.
  • The Springboks scored second-half tries through Malcolm Marx and Cobus Reinach, narrowing the deficit.
  • Ardie Savea, on his 100th Test, made a crucial turnover in the final minutes to seal the win for the All Blacks.

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