All Blacks Defeat Stormers in Close Match
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All Blacks Defeat Stormers in Close Match

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New Zealand’s All Blacks began their South African tour with a 38-21 victory over the Stormers on Friday, though the win was described as underwhelming. The All Blacks, heavily favored by at least 30 points, faced a surprisingly strong challenge from the preseason-mode Stormers.

The match remained competitive for much of its duration, with the Stormers rallying twice to tie the score. The game was knotted at 14 until the final 13 minutes, indicating the level of competition despite the disparity in expectations and team composition. The source notes that this is New Zealand's first full-scale tour of South Africa in 30 years.

The final scoreline of 38-21 is described as “flattering” to the All Blacks side, which was a makeshift team. This suggests the margin of victory did not accurately reflect the flow or competitiveness of the game itself. The Stormers’ performance, despite being in preseason preparation, presented a significant test for the visiting New Zealand squad.

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