Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team drew inspiration from their Soweto supporters after South Africa defeated New Zealand in the third Test to take a 2-1 lead in the rugby series. Kolisi and head coach Rassie Erasmus reflected on the emotional significance of playing in Soweto, describing the atmosphere and crowd energy as a motivating factor in the victory, according to TimesLIVE Sport. The result puts the Springboks ahead in the closely contested series.
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