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Ardie Savea makes crucial turnover to secure All Blacks’ win over Springboks

Ardie Savea celebrates with his team after winning a penalty during The Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and Springboks — Ardie Savea celebrates with his team after winning a penalty during The Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and Springboks (Getty Images)

New Zealand has defeated South Africa 24-17 in a heavyweight rugby clash at Eden Park in Auckland.
The victory extended the All Blacks' unbeaten run at their Auckland stronghold to 51 matches.
Tries from Emoni Narawa, Will Jordan, and Quinn Tupaea secured the win for New Zealand.
The Springboks scored second-half tries through Malcolm Marx and Cobus Reinach, narrowing the deficit.
Ardie Savea, on his 100th Test, made a crucial turnover in the final minutes to seal the win for the All Blacks.

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