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Australia
42 - 38
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Australia vs South Africa

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It's all over! The referee Andrea Piardi has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'
Conversion

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu converts the try.

80'
Try

South Africa are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ox Nche picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Edwill van der Merwe bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Malcolm Marx bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ethan Hooker bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

76'

Franco Mostert comes on.

76'

Eben Etzebeth comes off.

76'
Yellow Card

Hunter Paisami (Australia) is shown a yellow card

75'
Conversion

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has kicked a conversion.

73'
Try

Morne van den Berg scores the try from close range.

73'
Yellow Card

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (Australia) is shown a yellow card

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu took full advantage.

71'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to South Africa.

70'
Yellow Card

Ryan Lonergan (Australia) is shown a yellow card

70'

Australia make a substitution with Lachlan Shaw coming on.

68'

Australia make a substitution with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto coming off.

68'
Yellow Card

Harry Wilson (Australia) is shown a yellow card

68'

South Africa make a substitution with Eben Etzebeth coming on.

67'

South Africa make a substitution with Franco Mostert coming off.

67'

Australia make a substitution with Carlo Tizzano coming on.

67'

Australia make a substitution with Fraser McReight coming off.

67'

South Africa sub Franco Mostert comes onto the field.

64'

Eben Etzebeth departs for South Africa.

64'

Ryan Lonergan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

64'
Try

A stunning solo try from Max Jorgensen

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Max Jorgensen goes through the gap.

63'

Australia sub Aidan Ross comes onto the field.

62'

Angus Bell departs for Australia.

62'
Conversion

The Australia supporters go wild as Ryan Lonergan successfully kicks the conversion.

60'
Try

Australia are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Harry Wilson touching down.

59'

What a run here by Harry Potter as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Max Jorgensen as they get over the gainline!

54'

Harry Potter comes on.

53'

Len Ikitau comes off.

53'
Penalty Goal

Ryan Lonergan does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Tom Hooper comes on.

51'

Rob Valetini comes off.

51'

Billy Pollard comes on.

51'

Brandon Paenga-Amosa comes off.

51'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Quan Horn getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Aphelele Fassi being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Handre Pollard being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Jasper Wiese getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Marco van Staden being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Lood de Jager getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Franco Mostert being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Morne van den Berg getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Herschel Jantjies being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Wilco Louw getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Zachary Porthen being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Malcolm Marx getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Johan Grobbelaar being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Ox Nche getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Jan-Hendrik Wessels being replaced.

47'
Penalty Goal

Ryan Lonergan makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

Herschel Jantjies makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Australia make a substitution with Taniela Tupou coming on.

41'

Australia make a substitution with Allan Alaalatoa coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'
Conversion

Ryan Lonergan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'
Try

Incisive passing by Australia is finished off by Ben Donaldson, as they goes over for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Australia has led to Ben Donaldson being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

38'

Fabulous play by Australia has led to Max Jorgensen being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Australia has led to Len Ikitau being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'
Conversion

Handre Pollard does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'
Try

Silky skills by South Africa ends with a try for Edwill van der Merwe.

29'

Spellbinding play by Aphelele Fassi is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Canan Moodie breaches the defence.

29'
Conversion

Ryan Lonergan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'
Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Len Ikitau as they go over the white wash for a try.

26'

Trouble here as Len Ikitau breaches the defence.

26'
Conversion

Ryan Lonergan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Australia is finished off by Len Ikitau

23'

That's a great try assist by Lukhan Salakaia-Loto.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Max Jorgensen bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ethan Hooker bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

18'
Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

10'
Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Johan Grobbelaar places the ball down for the try.

9'
Penalty Goal

Ryan Lonergan kicks the penalty.

6'

The defensive line has been broken as Fraser McReight goes through the gap.

4'
Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard has kicked a penalty goal.

3'

We are underway as the referee Andrea Piardi blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Australia v South Africa
Australia v South Africa
Sun 27th September 2026, 02:45am PDT
Sun 27th September 2026, 02:45am PDT
Optus Stadium
Optus Stadium
Referee
Andrea Piardi

Points Flow Chart

Australia win +4
Australia
South Africa
Australia
Time in lead
South Africa
48
Mins in lead
18
59%
% Of Game In Lead
22%
26%
Possession Last 10 min
74%
0
Points Last 10 min
14

Key Events

Full Time
80'
42 - 38
79'
42 - 36
42 - 31
75'
73'
42 - 31
73'
42 - 29
42 - 24
71'
Penalty Try
70'
42 - 24
42 - 17
70'
42 - 17
68'
42 - 17
63'
37 - 17
60'
35 - 17
59'
30 - 17
53'
27 - 17
47'
Half Time
24 - 17
39'
22 - 17
38'
30'
17 - 17
29'
17 - 15
17 - 10
27'
15 - 10
26'
10 - 10
24'
8 - 10
23'
10'
3 - 10
9'
3 - 8
3 - 3
6'
3'
0 - 3
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.9
10
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3.8
9
Entries

Attack Profile

Australia
South Africa
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Defence Profile

Australia
South Africa
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
43%
46%
3-6 secs
40%
35%
6+ secs
18%
19%
97
Rucks Won
65

Last 5 Penalties

70'
71'
75'
79'
80'
Australia
South Africa

Wallabies vs Springboks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wallabies face off against Springboks in Internationals on Sun 27th September 2026 at Optus Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:45 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 11:45 SAST on SuperSport, 22:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 02:45 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Springboks won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Springboks sits at 1 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Wallabies holds 7.

The two sides are separated by 6 places in the rankings with Wallabies in position 7 and Springboks in position 1 as such Springboks are favourites on paper.

Wallabies vs Springboks Squads

The official squads for Wallabies vs Springboks will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.

Other Fixtures

Comments

14 Comments
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Henrik 3 days ago

ok, check off …. and hope lesson learned (better now, than in one year’s time ….)

conclusion: the boks do NOT have the 3 best teams in the world, they may have THE best team, but the “second string” has yet to rise ….

besides, I am sure the ABs will win their games against the Wallabies 20+

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BiltongKingSA 3 days ago

Very well may have to eat my words here 🤐

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BiltongKingSA 3 days ago

8min left two tries. Think last I saw was against the all blacks years ago.

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BiltongKingSA 3 days ago

Well that had to come. Wallabies should have had another yellow but so be it.

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BiltongKingSA 3 days ago

That's the game. I am shocked by the shocking display from the boks. Congratulations Wallabies. Well deserved. I understand we can’t win everything but to lose like this I am sorry it’s worse than schoolboy rugby standards.

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BiltongKingSA 3 days ago

From bad to worse. Shocking from South Africa. Australia look the better team by far.

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BiltongKingSA 3 days ago

So far rather disappointing from the boks hopefully the subs make a positive impact.

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BiltongKingSA 3 days ago

I will refrain from comment. I really thought the boks would be better than this.

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Hammer Head 3 days ago

A good score from a bullsh1t penalty to the wallabies.

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Hammer Head 3 days ago

God. What head contact?


Clear head contact? Not even a penalty.


So tired of TMOs. They do realise they don’t HAVE to feature every game, do they?

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BiltongKingSA 3 days ago

Springboks look a little disjointed especially the defensive play. Making a meal of things at times. Hopefully it improves or an upset could be on the cards.

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Hammer Head 3 days ago

Is this the first time the Wallabies have seen a maul?

H
Hammer Head 3 days ago

This one could be closer than we think. The boks could win it.

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BiltongKingSA 3 days ago

Yes I think it’s going to be tough for the Springboks but good to see some new players and combinations. How well it works we will soon see.

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