As the All Blacks endured their most significant loss in history, New Zealand lock Scott Barrett was shown a red card. Barrett was handed two yellow cards during the match.
His second yellow came as a result of a dangerous clearout to the head of hooker Malcolm Marx, a decision that was reviewed by the TMO (Television Match Official) in the ‘bunker’.
South Africa took the lead with tries from Siya Kolisi and Kurt-Lee Arendse, followed by additional second-half scores courtesy of Marx, Bongi Mbonambi, and Kwagga Smith.
This defeat surpassed the All Blacks’ previous record loss, which had been a margin of 21 points back in 1999 and 2019.
Below, we look at every rugby nations mist embarrassing defeat.
Namibia – 142 points (142-0 to Australia in 2003 Australia World Cup)
Romania – 134 points (134-0 to England in Romanian 2001 End of Year Tour)
Uruguay – 131 points (134-3 to South Africa in Uruguayan 2005 Summer Tour)
Japan – 128 points (17-145 to New Zealand in 1995 South Africa World Cup)
Tonga – 102 points (102-0 to New Zealand in Tongan 2021 Summer Tour)