The All Blacks faced their first loss of the South Africa tour on Sunday as the Springboks held them off to win 33 - 26. 

But, Newstalk ZB lead rugby commentator Elliott Smith isn't concerned. 

"I think this is what we expected out of the series, Mike, a ding dong battle, and that's exactly what we've got," he told Mike Hosking.

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The All Blacks faced their first loss of the South Africa tour on Sunday as the Springboks held them off to win 33 - 26.&nbsp;
But, Newstalk ZB lead rugby commentator Elliott Smith isn't concerned.&nbsp;
"I think this is what we expected out of the series, Mike, a ding dong battle, and that's exactly what we've got," he told Mike Hosking.
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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on All Blacks loss

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