The All Blacks have ultimately fallen short in the Greatest Rivalry Series after South Africa trounced the team today.

The Springboks pulled away in the second half to win the fourth and final test in Baltimore 43-28 - and win the series 3-1.

Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith says the same issues have impacted the All Blacks throughout all four test matches, and they've got some areas to work on before the next World Cup.

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