All Blacks fend off Springboks

Knowing how to win the big ones is a trait that separates the All Blacks from the rest.

A second half comeback saw the All Blacks maintain their unbeaten run of 21 Tests despite immense pressure from a spirited Springboks side in Wellington tonight.

Chasing the game from the 15thminute, the All Blacks once again showed patience and superior tactical nous to hit the front shortly after halftime - through captain Richie McCaw - then found another gear in the final quarter to grind out a gutsy 14-10 victory.

Conceding the only try of the first half, the All Blacks were fortunate to trail by a …

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