Ryan Crotty is knocked over by a brilliant South Africa defence. A brilliant game and a brilliant turnaround from the Springboks that no one saw coming. Photo: Getty ImagesThe tension was unbearable, the Boks gripping on and the All Blacks playing all the rugby and yet not quite able to finish the many half chances they created. The All Blacks ball carriers couldn't dominate the collisions, or not enough of them anyway, to generate the relentless quick ball on which their game thrives. The fact South Africa wouldn't crack or relent seemed to surprise the All Blacks.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 15, 2018 09:33 UTC