Jordan double stuns South Africa as New Zealand clinch statement victory

New Zealand defeated South Africa 33-16 in the First Test at Ellis Park, with Jordie Barrett scoring a double (two tries) as the All Blacks ran in five tries total against the world champions. New Zealand claimed their first win at Ellis Park since 2022, while South Africa ended the match with two players in the sin-bin and struggled with handling errors throughout. The result gives New Zealand first blood in what promises to be a compelling Test series.