South Africa beat Australia in Sydney

With a revamped XV, South Africa avoided a third consecutive loss in the Rugby Championship on Saturday in Sydney during the 4th day by dominating Australia (24-8), who had beaten it last Saturday (25-17) .

The Springboks end a nine-year streak without a win on Australian soil and move up to second place in the standings, tied with their opponents of the day (9 pts), one length behind leaders New Zealand.

After two defeats in a row at home against the All-Blacks at home (35-23) and last Saturday at the Wallabies, the South African world champions took their revenge, invigorated by a renewed workforce.

With four tries scored, the Springboks recorded their second victory of this Rugby Championship campaign, the first with the attacking bonus.

Center three-quarter Damian De Allende first picked up the cold Australian defense (9th), before young winger Canan Moodie (19) scored his very first try with the Springboks just before half-time, from his first selection.

The incoming third row Franco Mostert also justified the choices of coach Jacques Nienaber by flattening South Africa’s third try (43rd) after returning from the locker room.

Makazole Mapimpi, on the other wing, completed his team’s victory with a corner try, validated by video refereeing (71st).

The Wallabies, who only entered the 22 meters of their opponents after 30 minutes of play and countless hand fouls, reduced the score in the last minute thanks to Peter Samu (79th).

Their opener, Noah Lolesio, had meanwhile converted a penalty (32nd).

Undisciplined, uninspired on foot and completely passive on Moodie’s try, the Wallabies were harmless during this meeting, which was punctuated by a few moments of tension, especially at the end of the match.