WATCH: The moments of drama at Loftus
The Springboks agonisingly lost 30-32 to the All Blacks are having seemed to have sewn up the game. Here are a few highlights.
Cheslin Kolbe of the Springboks during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Loftus Versfeld on October 06, 2018 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)
From ecstasy to agony.
In a nutshell, that was the cliche that described the Springboks’ last-gasp 30-32 loss to the All Blacks at Loftus on Saturday evening.
It all seemed to go according to plan before the New Zealanders launched a clinical comeback.
The Boks dominated proceedings but couldn’t dominate the scoreboard in the first 40…
#RugbyChampionship – HALFTIME:
South Africa 6-6 New Zealand
It's been tight test match rugby at Loftus so far with both teams only having two penalties to show for it.
LIVE coverage continues at SS1. pic.twitter.com/Y9b613ockv
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) October 6, 2018
Then Jesse Kriel set the tone for a points-laden second half with this excellent score…
WHAT A TRY FROM JESSE KRIEL! 🔥
Great strength and pace from the centre for a memorable try at his home ground.#RugbyChampionship pic.twitter.com/78FTkZQB1e
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) October 6, 2018
And then the All Blacks broke hearts…
Rieko Ioane hits back with a try for New Zealand. Will South Africa go on to win?
The Springboks lead 30-18 with 15 minutes left.
Coverage is LIVE on SS1.#RugbyChampionship #RSAvNZL pic.twitter.com/pRRtpJirQq— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) October 6, 2018
#RugbyChampionship – RESULT:
South Africa 30-32 New Zealand
It's a heartbreaking loss for the @Springboks and a great comeback win for New Zealand after a classic encounter at Loftus. pic.twitter.com/4YT0QCoCbx
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) October 6, 2018
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