Boks suffer setback in Auckland
The Springboks have suffered their first loss in the Castle Rugby Championship.
The Boks lost 29-15 to the All Blacks in Auckland.
Bismarck du Plessis was shown a red card after a controversial decision in the first half, Sharks sensation Patrick Lambie came off the bench to score his first test try for the Boks.
The log has changed slightly with New Zealand gaining four points to move up to the summit on 18 points, while South Africa are second on 14 points.
The two sides will meet again in what should be the decider at Ellis Park on the 5th of October, Heyneke Meyer's men will take on the Wallabies in their next assignment at Newlands on the 28th of September.
The Sharks are in action this afternoon, they take on the Griquas in Kimberley. Kickoff is at 3pm at the GWK Stadium.
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