Springboks vs Australia

The Wallabies can't say they weren't warned about an ambush. It was on Thursday coach Dave Rennie said they would need to be better against the Springboks ...

South Africa posts its first win over the Wallabies in Australia since 2013 with a 24-8 victory in their Rugby Championship Test at the redeveloped Sydney ...

Teenager Canan Moodie scored a try on debut as the Springboks snapped a nine-year losing streak on Australian soil with a 24-8 victory over the Wallabies in ...

How did the Springboks rate in their drought-ending victory over the Wallabies in Sydney?

He just brings plenty of energy when he comes onto the field. [Marika Koroibete](https://www.rugbypass.com/players/marika-koroibete/) to gather a high ball before running away for a sensational try in the 39th minute. It was a huge shift from the prop. The Wallabies also had to use a lot of energy to stop him at the breakdowns. He was on the field for about 65 minutes, which must be close to a record for him. He also won a turnover and tackled like a man possessed in open play. He made the most carries and he made more metres than any another forward. He produced a perfectly weighted kick for Canan Moodie’s try. It was a mixed bag from the playmaker. It did cost him a yellow card in the end. He produced some strong carries and he scored a try in the ninth minute. It was there for all to see at the Sydney Football Ground where they outscored their opponents by four tries to one.

The Wallabies have missed a golden opportunity to put one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy.

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The Wallabies have crashed back to earth in 24-8 loss to South Africa as the Springboks exacted revenge for last week's defeat.

Nienaber made eight changes to the starting side — four injury-enforced — and in wet conditions they came out firing on their way to a redeeming win. "It was the same as last week, but we just took our opportunities this week. We've got a good group here and we'll rip in." We really wanted to build a bit of momentum. "It was disappointing. "I don't know what happened.