South Africa
South Africa
22
FNB STADIUM
SATURDAY, 21 AUGUST 2010
Full Time
29
New Zealand
New Zealand
 
15
G Aplon
14
J Pietersen
13
J de Jongh
12
J de Villiers
11
B Habana
10
M Steyn
x1 x5
9
F Hougaard
8
P Spies
7
J Smith
6
S Burger
x1
5
V Matfield
4
F Van Der Merwe
3
J du Plessis
2
J Smit
1
G Steenkamp
16
C Ralepelle
17
C van der Linde
18
D Rossouw
19
F Louw
20
R Januarie
21
B James
22
W Olivier
82:00 In front of a stunned home crowd, New Zealand has pulled two late tries from nowhere to score a last gasp 29-22 victory over South Africa and wrap up the 2010 Tri Nations trophy.
 
81:00 CONVERSION NEW ZEALAND - Carter sends the conversion kick sailing between the uprights to seal an incredible come from behind 29-22 victory.
 
80:00 TRY NEW ZEALAND - Unbelievable! Nonu waltzes his way through the heart of the Springboks' defence before releasing a centimetre perfect pass to Dagg who triumphantly sprints away to score.
 
79:30 A tough kick for Carter out near the touch line and he is unable to convert and so, with a minute to play, scores are all tied up at 22-22.
 
79:00 TRY NEW ZEALAND - The benefit of the doubt goes to the All Blacks and the try is awarded so the scores are all tied up with the conversion to come.
 
78:30 The TMO is taking plenty of time with the replays appearing to be inconclusive.
 
78:00 The skipper, McCaw, might just have won the test match for the All Blacks as he lunges for the corner and we will go to the TMO who will rule if the try has been scored.
 
76:30 The All Blacks draw a penalty and they elect to take the quick tap and drive forward inside the Springboks' 22.
 
75:00 The All Blacks seem to be finishing the stronger as they continue to press forward and apply the pressure on the Springboks' defence which has been resolute all match.
 
73:30 Incredibly, Carter misses out to the left and so the score remains 22-17, home side ahead, with just over six minutes to play.
 
72:00 The Springboks are off their feet at the breakdown and Carter will have a chance to close the gap even further from right in front, 30m out.
 
70:30 Carter proves he is only human after all as he loses the ball forward to present the Springboks with an excellent attacking opportunity.
 
69:00 The ball is loose in the in goal area and the race is on but it is the Springboks who arrive first to ground the ball and remove the danger.
 
67:30 PENALTY GOAL NEW ZEALAND - A routine penalty goal kick for Carter and he draws the All Blacks back to within striking distance with the Springboks ahead 22-17.
 
66:00 Some ill-discipline from van der Linde and he is called for obstruction that will give Carter a chance to add a much needed three points.
 
64:30 The All Blacks must feel like they are banging their heads against a brick wall at the moment as they seem unable to find a way through the defence.
 
63:00 PENALTY GOAL SOUTH AFRICA - We have witnessed some wonderful goal kicking this evening and this kick from Steyn is no exception as he puts the Springboks ahead 22-14.
 
61:30 The Springboks win the line out ball before rolling the maul forward over half way and they successfully draw the penalty which Steyn will line up from 45m out.
 
60:00 It looks like this match, being played at high altitude, is heading down to the wire and it will come down to which team has the superior fitness.
 
58:30 The Springboks have managed to spoil the All Blacks line out ball and they have the scrum feed in defensive territory.
 
57:00 A lovely sidestep and pass from Weepu finds Carter out wide and, with a deceptive run, he almost reaches the line before being dragged to ground just metres short.
 
55:30 A long ball out wide is brilliantly gathered in the one hand by Smith and he carries the ball toward the All Blacks' 10m line.
 
54:00 Steyn at high altitude is always a dangerous proposition and he roosts the ball into touch near the 22 to give the home team excellent field position.
 
52:30 Slow movement of the ball by the All Blacks gives the Springboks' defence a chance to regroup and smother any forward momentum.
 
51:00 A let off for the All Blacks as the pass from Hougaard to Van Der Merwe is marginally forward and so the visitors are back in possession.
 
49:30 Steenkamp recovers the loose ball for the Springboks and they will launch a counter attack from inside their own half.
 
48:00 The All Blacks, showing plenty of patience, keep the ball in hand as they desperately search for a gap in the home side's defence which has been resolute so far.
 
47:30 Jane, trying to create the overlap out wide, throws a bullet like pass that gives Muliaina no chance and the ball is into touch.
 
46:00 PENALTY GOAL SOUTH AFRICA - Steyn makes no mistake with his kick and so the Springboks open up a 19-14 lead.
 
44:30 A critical victory for the Springboks' forward pack as they draw the penalty and Steyn will line up from the 22m line, right in front.
 
43:00 A real test for the All Blacks' defence here with the home side awarded the put in just 5m out from the try line.
 
41:30 The kick from Carter is charged down and the All Blacks are in real trouble here as Burger comes up short just 2 metres from the line.
 
40:01 Steyn kicks off and what promises to be a ripping second half is underway.
 
40:00 It is half time and, as expected, we are seeing a tight and tough contest with the Springboks heading into the break with their noses ahead by 16-14.
 
39:30 The ref, Nigel Owens, finds himself in the middle of the action and is cleaned up by Burger much to the delight of the home crowd.
 
38:30 A difficult kick for Carter on a tight angle and he is unable to convert the try so the scoreboard, in the shadows of half time, has the home side ahead 16-14.
 
37:00 TRY NEW ZEALAND - Almost out of nowhere, the All Blacks send the ball quickly across field with a brilliant chain of passes and Woodcock finds himself unmarked out wide before charging away to score.
 
35:30 Steyn, making the most of the altitude, sends the ball high in the air and Muliaina is forced to wait an eternity for it to return to earth.
 
34:00 The All Blacks have possession but are struggling to make any headway against the determined Springboks' defence.
 
32:30 PENALTY GOAL SOUTH AFRICA - Steyn makes it three from three attempts from penalties as he extends the Springboks' lead to 16-9.
 
31:00 Hougaard is bowled over by Rokocoko after the kick which has the crowd on their feet calling for a card but the replays show there wasn't much in it.
 
29:30 Steenkamp is not quick enough rolling away after the tackle and so the All Blacks are awarded a penalty.
 
28:00 PENALTY GOAL NEW ZEALAND - A much needed steadier for the All Blacks as Carter drives the ball between the posts from half way to reduce the Springboks' lead to 13-9.
 
26:30 CONVERSION SOUTH AFRICA - An easy conversion for Steyn from right in front and he adds the extras to give the Springboks a handy 13-6 lead.
 
25:00 TRY SOUTH AFRICA - Pure strength, along with some timely support from Van Der Merwe, carries Burger over the line and the TMO has no hesitation in awarding the try.
 
23:30 A penalty to the Springboks right on the 22 and Steyn wastes no time as he gathers the ball and charges forward.
 
22:00 Steyn lets fly with a drop goal attempt from inside half way however his kick slews off the side of his boot and finishes up out to the right.
 
20:30 PENALTY GOAL NEW ZEALAND - A perfect strike from Carter as he makes a tough kick look easy to level the scores up once again, with the scoreboard reading 6-6.
 
19:00 A touch of luck for the visitors as they are awarded a scrum inside the Springboks' 22 and the two forward packs will face off for the first time in this test match.
 
17:30 Carter lines up from 45m out but his kick slams into the left upright which catches the Springboks on the back foot and they are forced to clear the ball into touch.
 
16:00 Wonderful play from the All Blacks sees them attacking deep inside the Springboks' territory however they are pulled up by the touch judge for a forward pass.
 
14:30 PENALTY GOAL SOUTH AFRICA - The kick from Steyn is long and strong and pierces the uprights to give the home side a 6-3 lead.
 
13:00 The Springboks have stolen the momentum and are rewarded with a penalty 45m out which, at altitude, is well within kicking distance for Steyn.
 
11:30 PENALTY GOAL SOUTH AFRICA - Steyn brings this massive crowd to their feet with an excellent kick and we are all tied up at 3-3.
 
10:00 A penalty to the Springboks and a chance for Steyn to even up the scores with a tough kick out wide on the 22m line.
 
08:30 The All Blacks have possession but the Springboks have been aggressive in defence in the early stages and they have the visitors retreating to half way.
 
07:00 PENALTY GOAL NEW ZEALAND - Cool, calm and collected, Carter sends the ball between the uprights and the All Blacks draw first blood with a 3-0 lead.
 
05:30 de Jongh is penalised for a high tackle and Carter will line up, on a tough angle 30m out, for the first points of the test match.
 
04:00 Carter sends his kick into open space which forces Aplon to retreat to gather the bouncing ball.
 
02:30 Jane carries the ball over half way however Woodcock, in support, comes in from the side and the penalty goes the way of the Springboks.
 
01:00 If the pre-game formalities have anything to do with it, this test match will be an absolute cracker.
 
00:01 It will be Dan Carter to kick off for the All Blacks to begin this test match.
 
00:00 Welcome to FNB Stadium where the Tri Nations resumes this afternoon with South Africa playing host to New Zealand who require just a point from this match to secure the title.
South Africa
New Zealand
Tries
S Burger
T Woodcock, R McCaw, I Dagg
 
Conversions
M Steyn
D Carter
 
Penalty Goals
M Steyn (5)
D Carter (4)
 
50%
Possession
50%
 
 
 
 
6
Scrum Wins
7
7
Lineouts Wins
7
55
Rucks & Mauls
93
114/22
Tackles / Missed
62/10
11
Turnovers
12
8
Penalties Conceded
9