All Blacks too strong for error-ridden Springbok challenge in Christchurch
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New Zealand were too good for a spirited Springbok challenge on Saturday, picking up an emphatic 41-13 victory after leading just 15-10 at halftime. The final score was the third heaviest losing margin in 92 years of Tests between the two sides.Â
The home side scored six tries, with hooker Dane Coles playing provider on three occasions, and Israel Dagg, Julian Savea, Ben Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Whitelock, and TJ Perenara all crossing.
The Springboks has started well through a very nicely taken Bryan Haban try from a neat bit of play by number eight Warren Whiteley, but straight from the res…