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Final words: Rugby world will feel it as Springboks and All Blacks bump heads in Baltimore
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The Springboks and All Blacks are set to play in the fourth Test of the Greatest Rivalry series in Baltimore, despite some considering it a 'dead rubber'.
Both teams' coaches, Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie, emphasize that this match counts as much as the previous three in South Africa.
- All that counts is the 80 minutes to come.In 2017, the All Blacks thrashed the Boks 57-0 in Albany, New Zealand.
- Two weeks later the All Blacks hung on for a 25-24 victory at Newlands.Last year New Zealand defended their impressive Eden Park record where they haven’t lost since 1994, beating South
- Left reporting foregrounds humanitarian warning, social impact, and regulatory scrutiny.
Key Takeaways
- The Springboks won the South Africa segment 2-1
- The match in Baltimore is part of a four-Test series
- The All Blacks won one Test in South Africa
- Coaches from both teams consider the Baltimore match important
- Some ex-players and media had downplayed the importance of the Baltimore match
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- The outcome of the match will determine the winner of the four
Why It Matters
The match will have an impact on the rugby world
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