The All Blacks have suffered an uncharacteristic four defeats this year -- three of them to the Springboks -- but took the chance to avenge the shock 27-22 home loss to Les Bleus in June . Six Nations winners Ireland ended the year unbeaten after defeating South Africa 15-10 . Jonathan Sexton kicked five penalties as world rugby champions lose in Dublin . New Zealand avenge June 's home defeat by France with a 39-12 victory in Paris . TL;DR
Six Nations winners Ireland ended the year unbeaten after defeating South Africa 15-10 . Jonathan Sexton kicked five penalties as world rugby champions lose in Dublin . New Zealand avenge June 's home defeat by France with a 39-12 victory in Paris . TL;DR