South Africa fought back from a deficit to beat New Zealand and move 2-1 ahead in their four-Test "Greatest Rivalry" series, with the Springboks' forward power eventually overwhelming a spirited All Blacks side in Soweto. The result matters because South Africa, the reigning world champions, have rarely lost at home to New Zealand, and the win puts them in control of the series ahead of a final, decisive Test.

New Zealand led 17-12 in the 55th minute after tries from Ardie Savea (two), Will Jordan and a late Samisoni Taukei'aho score, but South Africa hit back through Jesse Kriel, a penalty try, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Malcolm Marx, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicking the extras. South Africa's dominant scrum, which had earlier been criticised by All Blacks coach Dave Rennie, proved decisive in the closing stages. The sides now travel to Baltimore for a fourth and final Test next weekend, with New Zealand needing at least a draw to salvage a share of the series.