All Blacks stun South Africa to end Springboks’ 12-match winning streak in bruising Ellis Park battle

On Saturday at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, New Zealand defeated South Africa 33-16, snapping the Springboks' 12-match winning streak and securing a victory in the first game of a historic four-test series.

After surviving a ferocious first half that left them trailing 13-12, the All Blacks hardened their resolve under new coach Dave Re and outscored the hosts five tries to one to claim the upset at the famously difficult venue.