Joe Schmidt’s side turned a 22-point deficit into a first win at Ellis Park since 1963. If this is a redrafting of the story, then the sport will be better off For 18 minutes, everything was going according to script. The double world champions were running riot at Ellis Park, stomping over the gain line with every carry, shrugging off tacklers and hammering anyone unlucky enough to be wearing a gold jersey. Australia had touched the ball twice before Kurt-Lee Arendse scored the opening try; once when James O’Connor kicked off, then again when Tom Wright spilled a contestable kick. Twelve minutes later André Esterhuizen sliced through the right before Siya Kolisi bulldozed over under the posts. Manie Libbok kicked seven extra points to nudge the score to 22-0 in South Africa’s favour. We’d not yet reached the quarter mark of this one-sided contest. Continue reading...

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An embarrassed Rassie Erasmus says there will be changes to next week's pre-selected team after the Springboks' shock 38-22 defeat to the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday. The post Rassie: Boks were really dog s**t appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

The Springboks lost to the Wallabies for the first time at Ellis Park since 1963, conceding a 22-0 lead and losing 38-22.

After a fast start, South Africa faded to 38-22 defeat against the Wallabies at Ellis Park - who was your top Bok? The post Pick your MVP: Boks vs Wallabies appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Siya Kolisi admitted the Springboks’ Ellis Park collapse was “unacceptable” after the Wallabies overturned a 22-point deficit in stunning fashion. The post Siya: ‘We let ourselves down today’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

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South Africa 22-38 Australia Wallabies recover from 22-0 down to sink Springboks Australia rallied from 22-0 down as their captain Harry Wilson scored two tries in a stunning 38-22 bonus-point victory against South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday, the Wallabies’ first victory at Ellis Park since 1963. The Wallabies scored a remarkable six tries without reply in the fightback to earn the signature win of Joe Schmidt’s 18-month coaching reign. Continue reading...

The Wallabies sprung a huge surprise by beating the Springboks at Ellis Park for the first time in the professional era.

Captain Harry Wilson led an extraordinary Wallabies comeback against the Springboks to clinch their first win at Ellis Park since 1963. The post Wallabies stun Boks at Ellis Park appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Follow the live action as the Springboks clash with the Wallabies at Ellis Park. #TheRugbyChampionship | #RSAvAUS The post LIVE: Springboks vs Wallabies appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

The Cheetahs held off a late charge by WP, while the Lions got back to winning ways with a win over the Pumas.

Updates as Wallabies face Springboks at Ellis Park Kick-off in Johannesburg is 5.10pm local/1.10am AEST Any thoughts? Get in touch with Daniel on email Rassie Erasmus named his team on Monday and it’s one that promises loads of running. Manie Libbok at fly-half will be keen to let the ball sing and has a freewheeling scrum-half inside him in Grant Williams, arguably the fastest man among the 46 involved today. Continue reading...

The Cheetahs withstood a late Western Province fightback in Bloemfontein, while the Lions beat the Pumas in Nelspruit in Saturday’s Currie Cup action. The post Cheetahs survive WP scare, Lions surge past Pumas appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.