{"id":29362,"date":"2025-09-16T15:07:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=29362"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:50:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:50:47","slug":"how-springboks-thrashed-all-blacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/how-springboks-thrashed-all-blacks\/","title":{"rendered":"How Springboks Thrashed All Blacks to Stay No. 1 in World Rugby Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Springboks have once again proven why they are world champions, crushing the All Blacks 43-10 in Wellington in a performance that stunned home fans and cemented their place at the top of the World Rugby rankings. The result marked South Africa\u2019s biggest-ever win over New Zealand on Kiwi soil and sent a powerful message to the rest of the Rugby Championship contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-springboks-vs-all-blacks-a-rivalry-transformed\">Springboks vs All Blacks: A Rivalry Transformed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, New Zealand dominated rugby\u2019s greatest rivalry, often dictating terms and leaving South Africa to celebrate occasional wins. That has changed dramatically under Rassie Erasmus. Since 2021, the Springboks have won seven of their last 10 meetings against the All Blacks, including the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The turning point came in Townsville in 2021, when the Boks edged a gritty 31-29 win to snap a frustrating losing streak. Built on ferocious defence, pinpoint tactical kicking, and relentless breakdown pressure, that match laid the foundation for the Boks\u2019 current run of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3864860862\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consistency-and-momentum-since-2022\">Consistency and Momentum Since 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>South Africa\u2019s confidence grew in 2022, highlighted by a 26-10 Rugby Championship victory in Mbombela where the All Blacks were dominated physically. Although New Zealand levelled the series a week later, the Boks had shown they could control matches home or away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their dominance peaked in 2023 \u2013 first with a record 35-7 demolition at Twickenham in a World Cup warm-up, then with a nail-biting 12-11 win in the Rugby World Cup final. That fourth Webb Ellis Cup confirmed the Boks as rugby\u2019s new standard-bearers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Good morning South Africa \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Springboks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#Springboks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ForeverGreenForeverGold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#ForeverGreenForeverGold<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/su62fSkR24\">pic.twitter.com\/su62fSkR24<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Springboks (@Springboks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Springboks\/status\/1967490390002696203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/world-rugby-rankings-springboks-eye-no-1-spot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Rugby Rankings: Springboks Eye No.1 Spot After All Blacks Test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wellington-masterclass-in-2025\">Wellington Masterclass in 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday\u2019s clash at the Cake Tin was a showcase of modern Springbok rugby. Six tries, a watertight defensive wall, and superb impact from the bench left New Zealand reeling. Damian Willemse starred with a crucial try and a match-saving tackle on Ardie Savea, while Cobus Reinach and Manie Libbok controlled territory with precision kicking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bok pack set the platform, dominating scrums and lineouts to give the backline front-foot ball. Their intensity never dipped, proving that squad rotation under Erasmus is paying off and that depth across the team remains a major strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2199920766\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rassie-erasmus-winning-formula\">Rassie Erasmus\u2019 Winning Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Erasmus and his coaching team have successfully blended brutal forward power with a more adventurous attack under Tony Brown. The result is a Springbok side that can win with muscle or flair \u2013 a nightmare for opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The All Blacks, meanwhile, are under pressure to find answers. They were outmuscled up front, outkicked tactically, and looked short on ideas with ball in hand. With three Tests against South Africa looming in 2026, the challenge to regain supremacy is immense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Springboks vs All Blacks | Player Ratings \ud83c\udfc8 | The Wellington Job\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kudjLFJUka0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rugby-championship-still-in-play\">Rugby Championship Still in Play<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The victory not only secured the Freedom Cup for a second year running but also kept the Springboks firmly in the Rugby Championship title race. \u201cWe knew scoring those last two tries was crucial to keep us in contention,\u201d Willemse said after the game. \u201cWe\u2019ll enjoy this one but focus quickly on Argentina \u2013 they\u2019ll be another big test.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Boks now return home to prepare for back-to-back Tests against Los Pumas \u2013 first in Durban and then at Twickenham \u2013 knowing two more strong performances could seal the Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">All to play for heading into the final rounds of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TheRugbyChampionship?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#TheRugbyChampionship<\/a> \ud83c\udfc6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ygSDUIZ96J\">pic.twitter.com\/ygSDUIZ96J<\/a><\/p>&mdash; TheRugbyChampionship (@SanzarTRC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SanzarTRC\/status\/1967121134823842281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/springboks-coach-maps-challenging-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Springboks Coach Rassie Erasmus Maps Out Challenging 2025 Season<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3888376345\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-statement-to-the-rugby-world\">A Statement to the Rugby World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Springboks\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/iol.co.za\/sport\/rugby\/springboks\/2025-09-15-from-underdogs-to-overlords-how-the-boks-flipped-the-nz-rivalry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">record-breaking win<\/a> in Wellington was more than just another result \u2013 it was a declaration of intent. Seven victories from the last 10 clashes against the All Blacks have flipped rugby\u2019s greatest rivalry on its head. With South Africa sitting atop the world rankings once again, it\u2019s clear the Boks are not just defending champions \u2013 they are setting the standard for everyone else.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Springboks have once again proven why they are world champions, crushing the All Blacks 43-10 in Wellington in a performance that stunned home fans and cemented their place at the top of the World Rugby rankings. 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