Overview
- South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in the fourth Test to take the four‑match series 3-1, sealing the result with a decisive second‑half surge.
- The Springboks scored six tries to New Zealand’s four, with Damian de Allende, Morné van den Berg, Malcolm Marx, Pieter‑Steph du Toit, Kurt‑Lee Arendse and Cameron Hanekom crossing the line.
- Match officials stopped play in the first half for a lengthy communications breakdown and New Zealand coach Dave Rennie pointed to repeated scrum penalties that allowed South Africa to gain field position via penalties.
- Injuries and rapid pack changes disrupted the All Blacks’ preparation, with the tour leaving New Zealand to assess fitness and selection after losing key players including Ardie Savea.
- The M&T Bank Stadium crowd of about 68,000 set a record for a union Test in the United States, highlighting commercial demand for marquee matches abroad and giving both unions new logistical and scheduling questions to address.