And here’s Siya Kolisi
“I want to thank every single South African, here in the stadium and back at home. Thank you so much. It was a special week. We are so grateful. We could hear you today. Thank you to the New Zealand supporters for coming to South Africa and embracing our people and our culture. The respect we have for each other as teams is always there.
“Coach Rassie knows how to get us up. When he speaks to us, he reminds us where we come from. We do it for the people of South Africa that would love to have the opportunities we have each and every day. That’s what drives us.”
Harry Latham-Coyle13 September 2026 00:40
Codie Taylor reflects on New Zealand’s defeat
“We talk a lot about moments during the week, and South Africa have stacked a few more moments against us. Full credit to them. They are a great side. They’ve proven why they are world champions. I look forward to playing them again, whenever that is, in the future.
“I’m so proud of the whole group, not just the players. I know this tour is going to set us up for the future. We are in an interesting place at the moment as a rugby nation. We’ve fallen short in this series, but I feel like we are growing as a group. I know that this rugby team is in a good place.”
Harry Latham-Coyle13 September 2026 00:30
Siya Kolisi lifts the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry trophy
Siya Kolisi hoists the trophy overhead – the Springboks are the inaugural winners of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.
Another prize for the collection for the double World Cup winners. They will head to New Zealand in four years’ time to defend it.
Harry Latham-Coyle13 September 2026 00:18
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
Dan Carter and Schalk Burger carry out the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry trophy, soon to be lifted by the Springboks.
Harry Latham-Coyle13 September 2026 00:13
Springboks scrum half Morne van den Berg is the player of the match
“So emotional. It’s been such a massive honour to play for this team, this jersey, this country. I’m so proud of the boys that we can pull it through.
“It’s special. It’s always special to score tries; even more so in this game. It’s a dream come true. I’m speechless.”
Harry Latham-Coyle13 September 2026 00:09
FT: South Africa 43-28 New Zealand
Three in a row for the Springboks, sealing the series in style after being stunned at Ellis Park. Deserved winners? On balance, you’d have to say so.
At the end of an intense four-Test series, the two sides come together in a circle of prayer and respect. A lovely end to a bruising series.
Harry Latham-Coyle13 September 2026 00:06
South Africa 43-28 New Zealand, 81 minutes
Everyone looks absolutely knackered, the rigours of this Test and the three beforehand evident. The Springboks botch one attempt to bring proceedings to a close, but a Beauden Barrett back-door offload travels about five yards forward to finally halt things.
Harry Latham-Coyle13 September 2026 00:02
TRY! South Africa 43-28 NEW ZEALAND (Beauden Barrett, 80 minutes)
Beauden Barrett strolls in! Too little, too late, but a nice moment for the veteran after a frustrating time internationally over the last little while. Damian McKenzie pops over a rapid conversion, though the game is long gone.
Harry Latham-Coyle13 September 2026 00:01
South Africa 43-21 New Zealand, 79 minutes
Into the last knockings. A penalty against South Africa allows the All Blacks one last offensive, which will start with a free kick after the Springboks close the gap at the lineout.
Harry Latham-Coyle13 September 2026 00:00

