Springbok loose forward Jasper Wiese has revealed that South Africa's players and the All Blacks barely spoke to each other while sharing a flight to Baltimore in the United States, following the Springboks' 29-24 victory over New Zealand at FNB Stadium. According to Wiese, the atmosphere between the fierce rugby rivals was notably quiet, underscoring the tension and competitive edge between the two sides as they travelled together after the match.
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