New Zealand's three match losing streak came to an end when they beat South Africa 35-22 in the Rugby Championship yesterday.
The Kiwi's came into the game with serious pressure on their shoulders having underperformed for the better part of a year. The All Blacks poor form had seen them drop to fifth in the rugby world rankings, their lowest ever position.
Yet, New Zealand looked much more like their old selves as they raced into a 15-0 lead in Johannesburg. Under fire captain Sam Cane and Samisoni Taukei'aho both got over the line to give New Zealand a commanding lead.