South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 in the second Test to level the series at one apiece, with Rassie Erasmus making headlines before a ball was kicked by replacing his entire front-row just an hour before kick-off.
The Boks delivered a performance far more consistent with their established identity — physical, direct and relentless — after the previous week's first-Test defeat. While the All Blacks mounted a late comeback that kept the scoreline competitive, South Africa maintained enough of a cushion to see out the win.
The third Test is scheduled for Johannesburg.