'We didn't do it': Erasmus concedes Springboks fell short

PremiumAnalysisAnalysis byLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·22 Aug, 2026 10:01 PM6 mins to readLiam Napier is a Senior Sports Journalist and Rugby Correspondent for New Zealand's Herald.‌Dave Reenie: "I’m really proud. It was a massive effort and a great result for us." Photo / SmartFrameBy Liam Napier at Ellis Park Savour the moment. Savour the resilience. But after drawing first blood and humbling the Springboks in the first of this four-match series, the All Blacks are wary of the response.

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'We didn't do it': Erasmus concedes Springboks fell short

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