JOHANNESBURG - New Zealand have taken a 1-0 lead in the Greatest Rivalry Test Series after defeating the Springboks 33-16 at Ellis Park.
A tightly contested match unravelled for the hosts in the second half.
Poor discipline and handling saw the All Blacks take the game away from the Boks.
The Springboks led 13-12 at half-time only to be dominated after the break and finished with 13 players after Marco van Staden and Cobus Reinach were yellow-carded.
- Additional reporting AFP