New Zealand wrapped up their two-Test series against England with another comprehensive win, beating their Northen Hemisphere rivals 44-12 in Christchurch. It wasn't smooth sailing for South Africa against Italy however, with the world champions struggling along to a paltry 26-0 victory.

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