Pool B - New Zealand v South Africa
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New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Trevor Nyakane looks through his fingers in dismay as South Africa topple to defeat against the All Blacks. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
All Black Sevu Reece shows he is the write stuff as he autographs rugby balls for fans after his side's victory over South Africa. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Ardie Savea of New Zealand shares a prayer with South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe after the All Blacks' victory in the opening Pool B match. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Beauden Barrett accidentally puts Cheslin Kolbe's nose out of joint temporarily as he fends off the Springbok during his side's victory over South Africa. (Photo by Warren Little - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
New Zealand players line up on the pitch to accept the acclaim of the crown and acknowledge the support of their fans in the victory over South Africa. (Photo by Warren Little - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
New Zealand players bow to their fans in appreciation of their support during the victory over South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand prepares for a penalty during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between New Zealand and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on September 21, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand scores a penalty during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between New Zealand and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on September 21, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)a penalty -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Sevu Reece of New Zealand and Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa argue during the Pool B opening match in Yorkohama. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between New Zealand and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on September 21, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
It takes the combined efforts of New Zealand's Kieran Read and Ryan Crotty to prevent Handre Pollard of South Africa breaking away. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Eben Etzebeth's hopes of taking control of the ball for South Africa are thwarted by the thrusting arm of a New Zealand player behind him. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Pieter-Steph du Toit of South Africa dives over to scores his side's first try and cut back New Zealand's lead. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Pieter-Steph du Toit takes off to score South Africa's first try to cut New Zealand's lead during an action-packed showdown in Yokohama. (Photo by Warren Little - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Richie Mo'unga kicks the ball ahead of Willie Le Roux of South Africa but the New Zealander is unable to capitalise on the move. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
All Black Dane Coles and South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe get to grips with each other as they battle for control of the ball. (Photo by Warren Little - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
George Bridge is hailed by team-mate Kieran Read after scoring a try to put New Zealand into the lead in the match against South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe in action against New Zealand
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa is tackled by Richie Mo'unga zn during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between New Zealand and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on September 21, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand leaves his rival struggling to catch him as he breaks clear during the first half of the match in Yokohama. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
A despairing challenge by two New Zealand players is enough to prevent South Africa's Duane Vermeulen from breaking clear. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
New Zealand's Ryan Crotty desperately tries to break clear but South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe has a firm grip of his leg. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Faf de Klerk of South Africa swivels to kick the ball clear under pressure from Sam Whitelock of New Zealand in the teams' game in Yokohama. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Scott Barrett is followed to the line by two team-mates as he grounds the ball for New Zealand's second try against South Africa. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Willie le Roux of South Africa and George Bridge of New Zealand compete for the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between New Zealand and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on September 21, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Warren Little - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Anton Lienert-Brown of New Zealand makes a break during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game between New Zealand and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on September 21, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Scott Barrett of New Zealand runs with the ball to score his side's second try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group B game against South Africa. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Sam Cane of new Zealand throws out an arm to grab Eben Etzebeth and prevent the South African breaking away. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group B
New Zealand's Aaron Smith quickly kicks the ball clear just as he is tackled by a South Africa opponent in the opening match of Pool B in Yokohama. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Damian de Allende of South Africa and Aaron Smith of New Zealand become embroiled in an argument in the first half of the match. (Photo by Warren Little - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
As they do in every international match, New Zealand players perform the Haka before taking on South Africa in Yokohama. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Two New Zealand fans fly the flag for their country on their way to the International Stadium Yokohama to watch the match against South Africa. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
South Africa supporters show their delight at the chance to watch their side in action against New Zealand in the opening Pool B match in Yokohama. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images) -
New Zealand v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Pool B
Japanese rugby fans wearing the shirts of New Zealand and South Africa join forces before heading to the International Stadium Yokohama for the opening Pool B match. (Photo by Warren Little - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) -
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen
TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Steve Hansen of the All Blacks answers questions from the media at the Conrad Hotel on September 16, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)