South Africa defeated New Zealand 32 - 29 to win the Tri - Nations Test series . Michael Steyn and namesake Morne kicked 22 points for the Lions . Indeed it was Carter who made a crucial error as South Africa raced into a 29-12 lead when his attempted pass to Isaia Toeava was collected by Jean de Villiers , who sprinted away to score unopposed and Morne Steyn was able to convert . Fourie du Bois and Jean de Villiers ran over a try apiece for South Africa . The win gave South Africa their first Tri - Nations series victory since 2004 .
South Africa defeated New Zealand 32 - 29 to win the Tri - Nations Test series . Michael Steyn and namesake Morne kicked 22 points for the Lions . Fourie du Bois and Jean de Villiers ran over a try apiece for South Africa . The win gave South Africa their first Tri - Nations series victory since 2004 .