South Africa wins rugby series 3-1 against New Zealand in Baltimore

South Africa's Springboks secured a 3-1 series victory in the inaugural ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ after defeating New Zealand's All Blacks 43-28 in the fourth and final Test match in Baltimore, USA.

Played at M&T Bank Stadium before a record-breaking crowd for rugby in the United States, the match saw South Africa recover from a first-half deficit to dominate the second half. Tries for the Springboks were scored by Damian de Allende, Morné van den Berg, Malcolm Marx, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Kurt-Lee Arendse, and Cameron Hanekom. New Zealand responded with tries from Codie Taylor, Will Jordan, Ethan Blackadder, and Beauden Barrett.

The victory solidifies South Africa's position at the top of the World Rugby rankings. Following the match, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus emphasized that the team plays for the pride of South Africa. Erasmus noted that while the team aims to please the nation, their primary focus remains on their performance and their connection to the South African people.