Springboks Thrash All Blacks As Cheslin Kolbe Shines In Record Win

The Springboks produced one of their greatest performances in recent memory as they crushed New Zealand 43-10 in Wellington, reclaiming the Freedom Cup in style. The world champions, who were seeking revenge for the Eden Park Test defeat, delivered a complete display of power, skill, and finishing to put their Rugby Championship campaign firmly back on track.

It was a victory that underlined South Africa’s class, sending a strong message to their rivals as the tournament moved into its final stages.

Kolbe Leads the Charge

Cheslin Kolbe was at his brilliant best against the All Blacks. The winger ran for 119 metres, beat four defenders, and scored two tries to help his team secure a famous win.

Speaking after the game, Kolbe could not hide his pride in his teammates.

“To keep the Freedom Cup in South Africa means a lot to the team and country,” he said.
“We owed ourselves a good performance, and everybody did their best and sacrificed everything for the team.”

Kolbe described the atmosphere within the squad as full of belief and hunger.

“I think the players showed a lot of positive energy, that they mean business, and also that they want to play for a position in the team. That’s one thing about this squad, whoever gets their opportunity, we’ll back them and make sure that whenever they go into big games like that, that they are confident about themselves.”

Praise for Coaches and Teammates

The Springbok star also credited the management for preparing the players so well.

“I must give credit to the coaches as well for feeding us through with information and for making us as comfortable as possible throughout the week. What the young guys and the whole backline did, was unbelievable.”

Kolbe reminded everyone that the job is far from done. “Now, we need to keep our feet on the ground and continue to work hard. We can still rectify a lot, especially in terms of using our opportunities, and we can be better.”

Tight Race in the Rugby Championship

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The Rugby Championship 2025 remains finely balanced, with only two points separating all four teams. The Wallabies lead the table with 11 points, followed by the Springboks and All Blacks on 10 each, while Argentina sit close behind on 9 points.

Australia and New Zealand still face each other home and away, which means the competition could go down to the final round.

Next Challenge: Los Pumas

The Springboks’ next assignment is against Argentina in Durban before travelling to London for the last fixture of the tournament. Kolbe is expecting another fierce battle.

“The Pumas are playing good rugby, and it will be a good challenge when we face them,” he said.

“Once we go back to training, I’m sure the coaches will have plans for us for the next two games. They’ve been playing really well in the Rugby Championship, and it’s always a physical battle against the Argentines. That said, we need to make sure we focus on ourselves and where we can be better.”

South Africa’s emphatic victory over New Zealand was a reminder of their world champion status. With Cheslin Kolbe leading the charge and the team showing incredible depth, the Springboks remain firmly in the hunt for the Rugby Championship title.

The coming fixtures against Argentina and beyond will test their consistency, but their statement win over the All Blacks has already marked them as the team to beat.