The Springbok Women's power game led to Lindelwa Gwala's try in the first half, but the Black Ferns showed their class as they weathered the storm to run out comfortable 52-20 victors at FNB Stadium.
The Springbok Women were handed a golden opportunity to turn the tide against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium on Saturday, but failed to make their numerical advantage count as they went down 52-20 against New Zealand.
South Africa had spoken all week about the need to produce 80 minutes of rugby against the second-ranked Black Ferns after their 46-17 defeat in last year's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
The match which served as a curtain raiser to the third test in the Greatest Rivalry Series between the Springboks and All Blacks drew a decent crowd at the 80 000 arena.
The Black Ferns led 24-10 at half-time after twice punishing defensive lapses with their speed, but South Africa came out firing after the break.
