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New Zealand prove class again

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New Zealand came from behind to maintain their immaculate record in the Rugby Championship with a 32-16 win over South Africa.

The Boks came into the game full of confidence, after destroying Australia last weekend, and got off to the perfect start with a Bryan Habana try. However, the All Blacks soon got back into the match through Sam Whitelock's try in the 35th minute before Aaron Smith touched down eight minutes later. South Africa's chances were further hampered when young fly-half Johan Goosen was forced off shortly after the Smith try and, despite Elton Jantjies closing the gap before half-time, Steve Hansen's men came out firing on all cylinders in the second-half, with Ma'a Nonu grabbing an early try. The game was all but over after that and Aaron Smith scored the final try of the match to ensure the All Blacks maintained their perfect record in the inaugural Rugby Championship and round-off the tournament in style.

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