All Blacks win Tri-Nations – South Africa 22-29 New Zealand

New Zealand won the 2010 Tri-Nations title having been behind all match until they scored two late tries the first on 78 minutes to win in Johannesburg, in front of some 90,000 fans. Even with all the computer aided technology this will be one that supporters argue over as McCaw was awarded the try following long debate by the 4th official as he grounded the ball and his foot went into touch. Whatever it levelled the scores at 22-22. Prior to this the Boks had led 22-17 and although they were soaking up pressure looked to be heading for a first win in this years tri-nations.

Morne Steyn’s boot had given South Africa the lead early and helped them to a 16-14 lead at the half-time interval, kicking three penalties and a conversion of Schalk Burger’s try on 25 minutes. The Blacks scored through Tony Woodcock as they out flanked the Boks and Carter who missed a few added 3 penalties.

The second period and South Africa stretched and looked to have the game under control as Steyn kicked 2 further penalties stretching the lead. But these Blacks play with great confidence that they can come back and following McCaws score sub Israel Dagg got the win following a Ma’a Nonu break. The loss was heartbreaking for South Africa captain

on his 100th Test appearance at the FNB Stadium and the Boks must now re-group to face Australia on Saturday knowing that all they are playing for is pride. Final score:

South Africa 22-29 New Zealand

Scorers

South Africa
Tries: Burger Cons: Steyn Pens: Steyn (5)
New Zealand
Tries: Woodcock, McCaw, Dagg Cons: Carter Pens: Carter (4)

Teams

South Africa: Gio Aplon, JP Pietersen, Juan de Jongh, Jean de Villiers, Bryan Habana, Morne Steyn, Francois Hougaard (20 Enrico Januarie 75), Gurthro Steenkamp, John Smit (Francois Louw 59), Jannie du Plessis (17-CJ van der Linde 61), Flip van der Merwe (Danie Rossouw 69), Victor Matfield, Schalk Burger, Juan Smith, Pierre Spies

New Zealand: Mils Muliaina, Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma’a Nonu, Jo Rokocoko (Israel Dagg 57), Dan Carter, Jimmy Cowan (Piri Weepu 42), Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu, Ben Franks (John Afoa 61), Brad Thorn, Tom Donnelly (Sam Whitelock 49), Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw, Kieran Read

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