Tri Nations - Auckland, 9 August 1997, 19:35 local, 07:35 GMT
New Zealand (23) 55 - 35 (21) South Africa (FT)

Teams

New Zealand South Africa
Tries Cullen 2, Ieremia, Marshall, Randell, Spencer, Umaga Tries Kruger, Montgomery, Rossouw, Teichmann, van der Westhuizen
Cons Spencer 4 Cons de Beer 3, Honiball 2
Pens Spencer 4 Pens none

Notes

 
Result New Zealand won by a margin of 20 points
Tri Nations points New Zealand 5 (1 try bonus), South Africa 1 (1 try bonus)
 
Ground name Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance 35000
 
Referee WD Bevan (Wales)
 
New Zealand Test debuts none
South Africa Test debuts none