South Africa's Thrilling Comeback Stuns New Zealand in Rugby Championship

South Africa made a dramatic comeback to defeat New Zealand 31-27 in a Rugby Championship match at Ellis Park. Trailing by 10 points, late tries and key contributions from flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu who scored 16 points secured their victory in a game reminiscent of the previous year's World Cup intensity.

South Africa scored two late tries to overcome a 10-point deficit and narrowly defeat New Zealand 31-27 in a fierce Rugby Championship encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday. This intense match nearly matched the level of last year's World Cup final.

The All Blacks managed to outscore their hosts with four tries compared to South Africa's three. However, South Africa's new flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu played a pivotal role, amassing 16 points through his precise kicking in the first meeting between the two teams since last October's Paris showdown, which South Africa won 12-11.

Bongi Mbonambi, Kwagga Smith, and Grant Williams crossed the try line for the home side, while Feinberg-Mngomezulu was accurate with four penalties and two conversions. For New Zealand, Caleb Clarke scored two tries, and Codie Taylor along with Jordie Barrett added one each. Damian McKenzie contributed with one penalty and two conversions.

(With inputs from agencies.)