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New Zealand Defeats Lions 41-35 to Stay Unbeaten in South Africa Tour

The All Blacks edged past the Lions in a thrilling encounter, finishing the match at Ellis Park with a score of 41-35.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In a high-scoring match at Ellis Park, New Zealand managed to overcome the Lions, clinching a 41-35 victory. The game featured a total of seven tries, highlighting the offensive prowess of both teams. New Zealand fell behind early but managed to secure a come-from-behind win, completing their fixtures in the Greatest Rivalry series unbeaten.

According to reports, New Zealand's performance solidified their standing on the South Africa tour, with the match demonstrating their resilience against a strong challenge from the Lions.

Additionally, it was reported that New Zealand flanker Segner will be sidelined for the remainder of the South Africa tour due to injury, marking a notable concern for the team moving forward.

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