“I give credit score to my boys – we did not hand over. And to the coach (Rassie Erasmus) as nicely,” stated South Africa captain Siya Kolisi.

“We performed fearlessly. We did not wish to maintain again. We knew what we would have liked to do and we believed in ourselves – that was crucial factor on the market.”

South Africa made a robust begin on the Wellington Regional Stadium however have been denied a strive following an excellent Jordie Barrett sort out on Cheslin Kolbe.

RG Snyman did go over for South Africa, solely to have the hassle dominated out.

New Zealand responded by means of debutant Leroy Carter, who scored after a well-worked transfer.

South Africa drew stage when Kolbe intercepted a cross in his personal half earlier than sprinting clear.

A Damian McKenzie penalty restored New Zealand’s lead however, from there on, it was all South Africa.

Kolbe scored his second strive early in second half earlier than Manie Libbok’s penalty.

Damian Willemse powered over the road to increase the Springboks’ lead following a poor New Zealand line-out, and Kwagga Smith, Snyman and Andre Esterhuizen added additional tries.

“That is a tricky one to swallow,” stated New Zealand captain Scott Barrett.

“The Springboks definitely confirmed up and took an actual enchancment from final week, and we simply did not regulate. There’s a whole lot of areas the place we are able to get higher.”

Within the remaining two rounds South Africa play Argentina and New Zealand tackle Australia.

“We have got the fitting to struggle for the Rugby Championship,” stated Kolisi. “It is open now and that is what issues to us.”