South Africa triumphed over New Zealand with a decisive 43-28 victory in the fourth and final match of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series, held in Baltimore. This win completed a 3-1 series victory for the Springboks, who had already led the series 2-1 after the first three Tests in South Africa.

In front of a passionate crowd of 71,000, South Africa showcased their strength in the second half, scoring tries from:

• Damian de Allende
• Morne van den Berg
• Malcolm Marx
• Pieter-Steph du Toit
• Kurt-Lee Arendse
• Cameron Hanekom

New Zealand managed to respond with tries from recalled captain Codie Taylor, Will Jordan, Ethan Blackadder, and Beauden Barrett, but they struggled to keep pace with the Springboks throughout the match.

The match saw a controversial moment in the first half when communication issues among the match officials delayed play for over eight minutes. However, this disruption did not affect South Africa’s dominance in key areas such as the breakdown and aerial battles.

At one point, New Zealand narrowed the gap to 29-21, but Arendse turned the tide, gathering a loose ball and executing a stunning run from deep in his own half to score.

Siya Kolisi, the Springbok captain, praised coach Rassie Erasmus, highlighting the motivational impact of his leadership. Kolisi expressed that the team plays for not only themselves but also for injured players and the people of South Africa.

On the other side, Codie Taylor acknowledged South Africa's superiority in the series, stating, "Full credit to them – they’re a great side and they’ve proven why they’re world champions." He also noted that New Zealand would take positives from the series as they prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, emphasizing their commitment to improvement.