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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Daniel Gallan at Twickenham

New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Rugby World Cup warm-up international – as it happened

South Africa's hooker Malcolm Marx (left) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham.
The Springboks are on fire. Photograph: Ian Kington/AFP/Getty Images

Here’s Rob Kitson’s report from Twickenham. New Zealand were ill-disciplined, as Rob says, but they were made to look ordinary by a sublime Boks outfit.

With that I’ll sign off. Thanks for sticking with me.

Til next time…

Denis O’Brien is full of praise for Manie Libbok’s goal kicking. Remember, there were doubts over the Boks 10 when it came to his work off the tee. Right you are Denis. He silenced a few naysayers tonight.

South Africa's fly half Manie Libbok gestures during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham.
A good night’s work for Manie Libbok. Photograph: Ian Kington/AFP/Getty Images

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