South Africa
1
Tendai Mtawarira
2
Bismarck du Plessis
3
John Smit
4
Bakkies Botha
5
Victor Matfield
6
Heinrich Brussow
7
Juan Smith
8
Pierre Spies
9
Fourie du Preez
10
Ruan Pienaar
11
Bryan Habana
12
Jean de Villiers
13
Jaque Fourie
14
JP Pietersen
15
François Steyn
16
Chiliboy Ralepelle
17
Jannie du Plessis
18
Danie Rossouw
19
Ryan Kankowski
20
Ricky Januarie
21
Morné Steyn
22
Wynand Olivier
28
-
19
Match Time:
Completed
South Africa Tries:
Fourie, Pienaar
South Africa Penalties:
Pienaar, Steyn 2, Steyn 3
New Zealand Tries:
Smith
New Zealand Conversions:
Donald
New Zealand Penalties:
Donald 4
Venue:
Free State Stadium
H2 80:00
- Full time at Free State Stadium and South Africa have managed to absorb a second half comeback from New Zealand to record a hard-fought 28-19 victory.
H2 79:00
- The Springboks are happy to keep the ball in close as they look to wind down valuable seconds near half way.
H2 77:30
- PENALTY GOAL SOUTH AFRICA - A superb effort from M Steyn as he sinks New Zealand's chances with his trusty right boot and gives the Springboks a 28-19 lead.
H2 76:00
- Eaton is caught offside and so M Steyn will line up for an important penalty kick right on half way.
H2 74:30
- PENALTY GOAL NEW ZEALAND - Donald makes no mistake with his kick and the All Blacks have given themselves a chance with the Springboks' lead whittled down to 25-19.
H2 73:00
- A penalty goes the way of the All Blacks and Donald must kick truly if they are to have any chance of stealing victory.
H2 71:30
- A rare miss by M Steyn as he fails to convert the try however the Springboks look to be close to securing victory with a 25-16 lead.
H2 70:00
- TRY SOUTH AFRICA - Fourie capitalises on a handling error by the All Blacks and dashes away down the touchline to score in the corner.
H2 68:30
- The All Blacks have runners out wide and Sivivatu receives before being brought down inside the Springboks' 22.
H2 67:00
- Habana looks to clear the ball into touch but he hooks the kick and so doesn't gain the territory that he was after.
H2 65:30
- An injury concern for the Springboks as de Villiers receives treatment.
H2 64:00
- A long-range drop goal attempt from F Steyn doesn't bother the scorers and lands well wide of the mark.
H2 62:30
- A well placed kick from du Preez across field forces Muliaina to carry the ball into touch.
H2 61:00
- PENALTY GOAL NEW ZEALAND - Donald makes no mistake and so the All Blacks have a sniff now as they cut South Africa's lead to 20-16.
H2 59:30
- A good result for excellent continuity from the All Blacks as they are awarded a penalty right in front of the posts.
H2 58:00
- Good continuity from the All Blacks as they force their way inside the Springboks' 22.
H2 56:30
- The All Blacks look to have won back possession in midfield however the referee has spotted a knock on and so the Springboks have the scrum feed.
H2 55:00
- PENALTY GOAL SOUTH AFRICA - M Steyn makes it two from two to halt the All Blacks' surge and give the Springboks some breathing space with a 20-13 lead.
H2 53:30
- F Steyn looks set to attempt a drop goal but he is surrounded by All Blacks' defenders and can't get his kick away.
H2 52:00
- A testing kick from du Preez forces a knock on from Rokocoko and the Springboks have the scrum feed inside the All Blacks' 22.
H2 50:30
- PENALTY GOAL NEW ZEALAND - Donald has his kicking boots on at the moment as he drills the ball between the uprights to reduce South Africa's lead to 17-13.
H2 49:00
- The tide seems to be turning at the moment as the All Blacks steal the ball in midfield and are rewarded with a penalty well within kicking distance.
H2 47:30
- CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND - Donald makes no mistake with his kick and, out of nowhere, the All Blacks close the margin to 17-10.
H2 46:00
- TRY NEW ZEALAND - Wonderful play from the All Blacks as Smith caps off a brilliant chain of passes with a terrific run and he crosses over to score.
H2 44:30
- The Springboks spread the ball wide to try and stretch the All Blacks' defence however Nonu gets in the way and forces the turnover.
H2 43:00
- The second half has begun as the first half ended with the All Blacks camped deep inside their own half.
H2 41:30
- PENALTY GOAL SOUTH AFRICA - First blood of the second half goes to South Africa as half time replacement M Steyn drives his kick between the uprights to extend the Springboks' lead to 17-3.
H2 40:01
- Donald kicks off for the All Blacks who will need a much-improved effort in this second half if they are to have any chance of getting back into this match.
H1 40:00
- The first half comes to an end with South Africa well in control with a 14-3 lead though the All Blacks will consider themselves lucky that the margin is not greater.
H1 38:30
- A groan from the crowd as Pienaar misses his third penalty for the half that could come back to haunt South Africa.
H1 37:00
- Muliaina looks to turn defence into attack by running the ball out from full back however he is brought to ground near the 22.
H1 35:30
- A rare foray into the South African territory for the All Blacks courtesy of a penalty which Donald sends into touch.
H1 34:00
- Incredible pressure from South Africa is forcing the All Blacks into making some uncharacteristic errors.
H1 32:30
- PENALTY GOAL SOUTH AFRICA - Steyn splits the uprights and South Africa, who are dominating possession and territory, have opened up a 14-3 lead.
H1 31:00
- Another penalty for the Springboks in attack and Steyn lines up what should be a relatively easy three points.
H1 29:30
- Pienaar, who is in the thick of the action at the moment, lets fly with a drop goal attempt but the ball lands wide of the target.
H1 28:00
- A sensational kick from Pienaar, who has overcome a bad start, and the ball bounces into touch just 5m from the try line.
H1 26:30
- Tialata looks to be in trouble as he receives treatment for what appears to be a knee injury however he will remain on the field.
H1 25:00
- Pienaar is unable to convert his own try from out near the touchline however South Africa has opened up an important 11-3 lead.
H1 23:30
- TRY SOUTH AFRICA - Sustained pressure from South Africa is finally rewarded as they spread the ball wide for Pienaar who dives over in the corner.
H1 22:00
- Wonderful defence from the All Blacks as they absorb enormous pressure from the Springboks.
H1 20:30
- A huge opportunity here for the forward pack of South Africa as the Springboks are awarded a 5m scrum.
H1 19:00
- The defence of the All Blacks is hanging on grimly at the moment with South Africa holding the upper hand.
H1 17:30
- A promising build up from the Springboks as the beast, Mtawarira, displays brute strength in driving inside the All Blacks' 22.
H1 16:00
- PENALTY GOAL SOUTH AFRICA - Third time lucky for Pienaar who guides his kick between the uprights to put the Springboks ahead 6-3.
H1 14:30
- The All Blacks concede another penalty as both teams scramble for the all-important ascendancy at the breakdown.
H1 13:00
- For the second time in a row, Pienaar can only manage to find the woodwork and the All Blacks are let off the hook.
H1 11:30
- The All Blacks are caught in an off side position which should hand the Springboks a gift three points right in front of the posts.
H1 10:00
- du Plessis is taken high by So'oialo however the penalty kick from Pienaar slams into the upright and so the scores remain level in a tight opening.
H1 08:30
- The All Blacks surge menacingly toward the 22 however an error at the breakdown gives the Springboks a chance to relieve the pressure.
H1 07:00
- PENALTY GOAL SOUTH AFRICA - A monster effort from Steyn has the distance and the accuracy and scores are all tied up at 3-3.
H1 06:00
- The Springboks win a penalty right on half way which, at high altitude, should be within kicking distance for Steyn.
H1 04:30
- PENALTY GOAL NEW ZEALAND - An excellent strike from Donald as he sends the ball sailing between the uprights to give the All Blacks an early 3-0 lead.
H1 03:00
- A kicking duel develops as both teams seek to gain the early territorial advantage and the All Blacks come out on top with a dubious penalty.
H1 01:30
- An early penalty goes the way of New Zealand who have made a solid start in the opening stages.
H1 00:01
- It will be Pienaar to kick off for the Springboks and we are underway.
H1 00:00
- Welcome to Free State Stadium for the second test match in this year’s Tri Nations series between South Africa and New Zealand.
New Zealand
1
Tony Woodcock
2
Andrew Hore
3
Neemia Tialata
4
Brad Thorn
5
Isaac Ross
6
Jerome Kaino
7
Richie McCaw
8
Rodney So'oialo
9
Brendon Leonard
10
Stephen Donald
11
Sitiveni Sivivatu
12
Ma'a Nonu
13
Conrad Smith
14
Joe Rokocoko
15
Malili Muliaina
16
Keven Mealamu
17
Owen Franks
18
Jason Eaton
19
Kieran Read
20
Piri Weepu
21
Luke McAlister
22
Cory Jane