South Africa delivered one of the greatest nights in their rugby history in Wellington, hammering New Zealand 43-10. For proud Springbok supporters, it was more than just a win, it was a resounding affirmation that the world champions remain the game’s most feared force. The 33-point margin stands as New Zealand’s largest Test defeat anywhere, home or away, a milestone that will echo through the rivalry.

For a half-hour it looked like the old script might play out, with Leroy Carter’s try and a Damian McKenzie penalty edging the hosts ahead 10-7. But then came the surge every Bok fan dreams of. Cheslin Kolbe, already a hero for a 75-metre intercept score, struck again off a dominant scrum, with Siya Kolisi rampaging before Manie Libbok’s conversion made it 14-10. From that moment on, it was green jerseys everywhere, each tackle and each surge roared on by those who live and breathe the Bok emblem.

The substitutions deepened the dominance. RG Snyman thundered under the posts, Kwagga Smith soared onto a Libbok cross-kick, Damian Willemse danced through after a poached lineout, and André Esterhuizen stormed over to close the account.

Every try felt like a gift to supporters who had endured last week's performance at Eden Park. The front row replacements, Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Wilco Louw, ensured the scrum remained a weapon of pride.

Grant Williams added spark both at nine and out wide, and Kolisi’s early fireworks set the tone for a team that played with both power and freedom. As the final whistle blew, South Africans everywhere could savour not just victory, but history: the Boks had marched into Wellington and crushed their fiercest rivals like never before.

For supporters, this was more than a Rugby Championship triumph. It was a reminder that the Springbok jersey carries weight, unity, and belief, and that when this side finds its stride, no rival can stand before them. Next up is Argentina, but for now, pride in the green and gold has rarely burned brighter.