2021 08 27

27 August 2005 South Africa's hopes of a Tri-Nations Grand Slam were foiled at the last hurdle in Dunedin where the All Blacks won a tight contest 31-27 to keep their own designs on the title alive. A win or draw for South Africa would have given them the southern hemisphere crown but in a thrilling encounter that saw the lead change hands five times - it was a try from All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu a few minutes from time that proved to be the pivotal score.