All Blacks in driver’s seat after beating Springboks to open four-test series

JOHANNESBURG – New Zealand’s first-test victory against South Africa on Saturday handed it a massive advantage in the four-match series, with its hard-fought 33-16 victory at Ellis Park a statement win, coach Dave Rennie said. The All Blacks outscored South Africa five tries to one and saw off a powerful physical challenge, emerging the slicker of the two teams as they upset the odds.