New Zealand finished game wet, winning and in their element

Jerome Kaino missed the start of the rain, having eight minutes of his period in the sin-bin to go. South Africa had to take advantage, to take their slender five-point lead into that safe haven of eight-plus, where New Zealand would have to score twice. South Africa needed their guiding light to show them the way. Fourie du Preez, consummate throughout the match as a covering, organising general, promptly produced his one poor kick of the game. The rain was in his head.