South Africa lay marker down ahead of World Cup defence by thrashing New Zealand
South Africa's Siya Kolisi (left) sings the national anthem ahead of the international match at Twickenham
New Zealand 7-35 South Africa
by David Nicholson
at Twickenham
WITH just two weeks to go to the Rugby Union World Cup the Springboks inflicted a record defeat on New Zealand on Friday night, dominating and dismantling the All Blacks in a display of power and precision.
The reigning World champions are not going to relinquish their title easily and laid down a muscular marker for the tournament in France that will make the other teams take notice.
South Africa pinned the All Blacks on their try line for the opening 20 minutes as they pressed for the opening score.
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