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When Ricky Januarie burst through the All Black defenders to score what proved to be the winning try, pressure visibly lifted from coach Peter de Villiers. This could be his career defining moment – not because of the rugby his men played, but rather that they were able to dust themselves off from a disappointing showing a week ago.
The importance of this 30-28 victory – the first in a decade on New Zealand soil – cannot be underestimated. Not only does it throw the Springboks into pole position in a Tri-Nations where winning the away games usually proves decisive, it will also galvanise the spirits of a new management team and their talented group of players.
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