The Wallabies toppled South Africa at Ellis Park for the first time in 62 years, sealing a sensational 38-22 comeback after trailing 22-0 in the Rugby Championship opener this morning.
The Wallabies ran in six straight tries against the double world champions and Rugby Championship title holders, delivering the signature win of Joe Schmidt's 18-month coaching reign.
Australia’s record in South Africa made them underdogs; they hadn't won there since 2011, or at Ellis Park since 1963.
The Springboks underlined their credentials by sprinting to 22-0 in 17 minutes with three well-made tries.
Australia didn't panic, absorbed the blows, tightened their defence and watched a Springboks side packed with 18 World Cup winners surprisingly wobble as the pressure was returned.
The Wallabies were 22-5 down at half-time, and went ahead for the first time in the 64th minute through captain Harry Wilson's second try and last act of the match.
They added two more tries from Tom Wright and Max Jorgensen to finish the stronger team at an altitude at which they have traditionally struggled for decades.
This was only their second ever win over the Springboks at their spiritual home in 92 years.
Meanwhile, the All Blacks will take on Argentina at 9.10 this morning.
Source: Stuff.co
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