New Zealand have come back after a shaky start to defeat South Africa by 45 points to 26.

The Boks dominated the opening 10 minutes and opened up an 11-3 lead.

The All Blacks led 16-11 going into halftime and victory was put beyond doubt midway through the second half as centre Luke McAlister, Mils Muliaina, playing at fullback, and wing Sitiveni Sivivatu scored tries.

The win is the first by an All Black team in South Africa since 2003.

Scorers:

South Africa: Tries: Fourie Du Preez (9), Jaque Fourie (63,70) Conversion: Andre Pretorius (70) Penalty Goals: Percy Montgomery (1,49), Butch James (4)

New Zealand : Tries: Neemia Tialata (33), Luke McAlister (46), Sivivatu Sitiveni (56), Mils Muliaina (58), Rico Gear (76) Conversions: Daniel Carter (34,46,59,77) Penalty Goals: Daniel Carter (6,19,40,44)

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