South Africa produced the perfect conclusion to their World Cup preparations as they claimed their biggest-ever victory over 14-player New Zealand, winning 35-7 at a sold-out Twickenham in the final game before heading to France.
The All Blacks lost lock Scott Barrett in the first half as he was dismissed for two yellow cards as the world champions entered the break with a 14-0 lead thanks to tries from skipper Siya Kolisi and Kurt-Lee Arendse.
Malcolm Marx, Bongi Mbonambi and Kwagga Smith also went over for tries in the second half to extend South Africa's advantage, with Cam Roigard scoring a late consolation for New Zealand.Rugby World Cup: England's Anthony Watson ruled out with calf injuryWill Greenwood: Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola bans a blow, but England can copeMore to follow...
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