South Africa stun New Zealand with record win in final World Cup warm-up

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The defeat topped the 21-point loss the All Blacks suffered against Australia in 2019.

REIGNING CHAMPIONS SOUTH Africa completed their World Cup preparations with a record 35-7 rout of 14-man New Zealand in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match as the All Blacks suffered their all-time heaviest margin of defeat.

Andrew Fosker / INPHO Kurt-Lee Arendse runs in South Africa's second try. Andrew Fosker / INPHO / INPHO The Springboks scored five tries, through captain Siya Kolisi, wing Kurt-Lee Arendse, hooker Malcolm Marx and replacements Bongi Mbonambi and Kwagga Smith — all converted by fly-half Manie Libbok.The defeat topped the 21-point loss the All Blacks suffered when going down 47-26 to Australia in 2019.

Laszlo Geczo / INPHO New Zealand's Richie Mo'unga and Duane Vermeulen of South Africa. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO / INPHO New Zealand had to play just over half the match a man down when Scott Barrett was sent off shortly before the break for a second yellow card after the lock flew into a ruck and clattered Marx in the head.The 42 is on Instagram! Tap the button below on your phone to follow us!

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