HAMILTON // South Africa won their first Tri Nations title since 2004 with a 32-29 victory over New Zealand at Waikato Stadium on Saturday. South Africa fullback Frans Steyn slotted three long-range penalties, while fly-half Morne Steyn kicked 13 points for the visitors, who withstood a late charge from the All Blacks. Fourie du Preez and Jean de Villiers scored tries for the visitors. Sitiveni Sivivatu and captain Richie McCaw scored second-half tries for the All Blacks, while Daniel Carter added 19 points with the boot. New Zealand meet Australia in the final game of the series next week in Wellington.
*Reuters
