New Zealand resist Springboks in Wellington

The All Blacks resisted a dogged Springboks challenge to win 14-10 and take a firm grip on a third successive Rugby Championship title.

New Zealand dominated possession and territory but couldn't make it count on the scoreboard, eventually holding on to beat their historic rivals for a fifth successive Test.



Outstanding South African defence nearly earned them a win but an assault on the home side's line over the last seven minutes was unsuccessful.

That was a rare period of attack for the visitors, who were forced to attempt 155 tackles to New Zealand's 77, yet conceded just one try, …