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Sport in brief: September 1, 2024
South Africa's Grant Williams scores a try during a rugby championship test match between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, August 31, 2024

MEN’S RUGBY UNION: Substitute Grant Williams scored a late try as South Africa came from behind to edge out New Zealand 31-27 in Johannesburg on Saturday.

The Springboks now enjoy a commanding eight-point lead in the Rugby Championship over the second-placed All Blacks.

Australia gained their first win of the tournament as Ben Donaldson’s last minute penalty sealed a narrow 20-19 win over Argentina in La Plata.

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