Dual NZ pivots Barrett and Mo’unga stymie the Springboks

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — The heated debate in New Zealand rugby about playing Richie Mo’unga at flyhalf instead of Beauden Barrett, and Barrett at fullback instead of Ben Smith, might cool down now.
The dual playmakers model, making a fourth appearance, was a hit for the All Blacks as they contained South Africa 23-13 to successfully open their Rugby World Cup title defense on Saturday in Yokohama.
Barrett was even named man of the match. The boots of both also helped to finish off the