South Africa Beat New Zealand 43‑28 to Secure 3‑1 Series Win

South Africa secured a 43‑28 victory over New Zealand in the fourth and final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, completing a 3‑1 sweep at the M+T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The Springboks, who had already taken a 2‑1 lead after the first three matches, delivered a decisive second‑half performance that sealed the series for them. The win was witnessed by a full house of 71,000 spectators.

Damian de Allende opened the scoring in each half, while the Springboks’ try‑scoring roster expanded to include Morne van den Berg, Malcolm Marx, Pieter‑Steph du Toit, Kurt‑Lee Arendse and Cameron Hanekom. New Zealand’s efforts were insufficient to overcome the South African onslaught, and the final score reflected the Springboks’ dominance throughout the series. The match confirmed South Africa’s superiority in this historic rivalry, leaving the All Blacks with a single defeat in the series.

With the series now decided, the Springboks will look to build on the momentum heading into future international fixtures, while New Zealand will seek to regroup and address the shortcomings exposed in Baltimore. The 3‑1 result underscores the competitive edge that South Africa holds in this high‑profile Test series.