Australia

8 - 24

Full Time

South Africa

Australia vs South Africa

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Australia go for goal with Reece Hodge taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Australia is finished off by Pete Samu

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pete Samu bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Nic White is finished off with a try.

78'

Yellow Card

Willie Le Roux (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

78'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Cobus Reinach getting some game time.

71'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Jaden Hendrikse being replaced.

71'

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

71'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Steven Kitshoff being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Francois Steyn has kicked a conversion.

71'

Yellow Card

Makazole Mapimpi (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

70'

Try

A series of passes by South Africa results in a try for Makazole Mapimpi

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Makazole Mapimpi took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Willie Le Roux.

70'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Francois Steyn getting some game time.

70'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Jesse Kriel being replaced.

70'

South Africa make a substitution with Deon Fourie coming on.

68'

South Africa make a substitution with Siya Kolisi coming off.

68'

South Africa sub Trevor Nyakane comes onto the field.

64'

Frans Malherbe departs for South Africa.

64'

Australia sub Rob Leota comes onto the field.

64'

Matt Philip departs for Australia.

64'

Australia sub Scott Sio comes onto the field.

64'

James Slipper departs for Australia.

64'

Australia sub Dave Porecki comes onto the field.

64'

Folau Fainga'a departs for Australia.

64'

More power was needed in that drop goal attempt by Willie Le Roux as it drops short.

62'

South Africa sub Duane Vermeulen comes onto the field.

60'

Jasper Wiese departs for South Africa.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Willie Le Roux goes through the gap.

59'

Pete Samu comes on for Australia.

56'

Fraser McReight leaves the field.

56'

Kwagga Smith comes on for South Africa.

56'

Lood de Jager leaves the field.

56'

Darcy Swain comes on for Australia.

56'

Rory Arnold leaves the field.

56'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Jake Gordon getting some game time.

45'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Noah Lolesio being replaced.

45'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Damian Willemse will have to re-adjust the radar.

44'

Try

Slick passing by South Africa leads to a try for Franco Mostert.

42'

Franco Mostert makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Willie Le Roux played a key part in that try.

42'

Steven Kitshoff makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Damian Willemse will have to re-adjust the radar.

40'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Canan Moodie to score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by South Africa has led to Canan Moodie being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Jaden Hendrikse.

38'

Fabulous play by South Africa has led to Lood de Jager being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Penalty Goal

The Australia supporters go wild as Noah Lolesio successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Andrew Kellaway comes on.

26'

Hunter Paisami comes off.

26'

Conversion

Damian Willemse converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by South Africa results in a try for Damian de Allende

A gap opened in the defence and Damian de Allende took full advantage.

Eben Etzebeth played a key part in that try.

Yellow Card

Matt Philip (Australia) is shown a yellow card

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Australia v South Africa 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 3rd September 2022, 02:35am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium

Points Flow Chart

South Africa win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

93%

87%

Possession Last 10 min

13%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Samu

8 - 22

78'

Le Roux

78'

3 - 22

Mapimpi

70'

3 - 22

Mapimpi

70'

3 - 22

Mostert

42'

3 - 17

Half Time

Moodie

38'

3 - 12

Lolesio

3 - 7

31'

Willemse

10'

0 - 7

de Allende

0 - 5

Philip

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Australia

South Africa

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Defence Profile

Australia

South Africa

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

56%

3-6 secs

31%

28%

6+ secs

16%

11%

Rucks Won

Wallabies vs Springboks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wallabies face off against Springboks in Rugby Championship Round 4 on Sat 3rd September 2022 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 EST in the US.

Springboks won the last encounter but Springboks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Springboks sits at 1 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Wallabies holds 8.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with Wallabies in position 8 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.