World champions South Africa scored five tries to one as they crushed Australia 33-7 in the opening match of the Rugby Championship in Brisbane on Saturday.
Saturday 10 August 2024 - 09:01amBRISBANE -
It was the Springboks' first win at Suncorp Stadium since 2013 and only their fourth ever victory in Brisbane. The Wallabies, under new coach Joe Schmidt, started 2024 with two wins over Wales and one over Georgia, but they found the step up in class far too much to handle.Their discipline also deserted them, conceding 14 penalties and one crucial yellow card to Andrew Kellaway in the first half.
The hosts went further behind midway through the half when lock Pieter-Steph du Toit crossed after the Wallabies ran out of numbers in defence.
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