Overview

• South Africa thrashed New Zealand 43-10 in Wellington, the All Blacks’ heaviest test defeat, with tries from Cheslin Kolbe (two), Damian Willemse, Kwagga Smith, RG Snyman and Andre Esterhuizen as Manie Libbok added 13 points.
• The result lifted the Springboks above New Zealand with every Rugby Championship team now 2-2, a log jam reinforced by Argentina’s 28-26 victory over Australia in Sydney.
• Coach Rassie Erasmus said the champions would enjoy the night then move on, while pressure intensified on All Blacks coach Scott Robertson after his side collapsed from a 10-7 half-time lead.
• In Exeter, the Black Ferns beat South Africa 46-17 to reach the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-finals after a 10-10 interval, driven by braces from Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Renee Holmes and Kaipo Olsen-Baker.
• South Africa’s women bowed out after their first ever World Cup quarter-final with coach Swys de Bruin praising the team’s progress, and New Zealand advanced to face the Canada–Australia winner.