South Africa

30 - 22

Full Time

Australia

Australia vs South Africa

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

82'

The penalty goal is on its way from James O'Connor but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

79'

Yellow Card

Aphelele Fassi (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

78'

Marnus van der Merwe comes on.

77'

Malcolm Marx comes off.

77'

James O'Connor has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

77'

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

75'

Conversion

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

74'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Nicholas Champion de Crespigny getting some game time.

74'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Tom Hooper being replaced.

74'

Try

Eben Etzebeth scores the try from close range.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Hooper took full advantage.

71'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Boan Venter getting some game time.

70'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Ox Nche being replaced.

70'

James O'Connor curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'

Try

Brandon Paenga-Amosa scores the try from close range.

67'

South Africa make a substitution with Andre Esterhuizen coming on.

66'

South Africa make a substitution with Franco Mostert coming off.

66'

Australia sub Brandon Paenga-Amosa comes onto the field.

63'

Billy Pollard departs for Australia.

63'

South Africa sub Wilco Louw comes onto the field.

63'

Thomas du Toit departs for South Africa.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Corey Toole goes through the gap.

63'

South Africa sub Cobus Reinach comes onto the field.

60'

Grant Williams departs for South Africa.

60'

Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard adds the points for South Africa.

56'

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu comes on.

54'

Canan Moodie comes off.

54'

Zane Nonggorr comes on.

52'

Taniela Tupou comes off.

52'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Angus Bell getting some game time.

48'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Tom Robertson being replaced.

48'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Williams getting some game time.

47'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Will Skelton being replaced.

47'

Conversion

James O'Connor adds the two points for Australia.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Max Jorgensen dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Max Jorgensen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

South Africa make a substitution with Lood de Jager coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with RG Snyman coming off.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Eben Etzebeth coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Ruan Nortje coming off.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Australia sub Tane Edmed comes onto the field.

40'

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii departs for Australia.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

James O'Connor kicks the penalty.

40'

Conversion

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

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for South Africa as Kwagga Smith goes over.

34'

Grant Williams sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by South Africa has led to Jesse Kriel being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Aphelele Fassi breaches the defence.

32'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tate McDermott bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Andrew Kellaway took full advantage.

12'

Australia sub Tate McDermott comes onto the field.

12'

Nic White departs for Australia.

12'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

11'

Try

What a kick! Canan Moodie takes full advantage to score for South Africa.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Canan Moodie took full advantage.

10'

Handre Pollard played a key part in that try.

10'

Conversion

James O'Connor has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Australia has allowed Corey Toole to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Corey Toole goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Nic White.

Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Aphelele Fassi goes through the gap.

Andrew Kellaway comes on.

Tom Wright comes off.

Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 South Africa v Australia 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 23rd August 2025, 08:10am PDT 
  
 DHL Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

South Africa win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

43%

Possession Last 10 min

57%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fassi

30 - 22

78'

Pollard

30 - 22

74'

Etzebeth

28 - 22

73'

Paenga-Amosa

67'

23 - 22

Pollard

23 - 17

56'

O'Connor

47'

20 - 17

Jorgensen

46'

20 - 15

Half Time

O'Connor

40'

20 - 10

Pollard

20 - 7

35'

Smith

18 - 7

34'

Pollard

13 - 7

11'

Moodie

11 - 7

10'

O'Connor

6 - 7

Toole

6 - 5

Pollard

6 - 0

Pollard

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

South Africa

79%

Draw

Australia

20%

Ruck-Won by Marco van Staden

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa

Australia

More Less

Defence Profile

South Africa

Australia

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

51%

3-6 secs

31%

25%

6+ secs

22%

24%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

76'

78'

79'

South Africa

Australia

Springboks vs Wallabies Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Springboks face off against Wallabies in Rugby Championship Round 2 on Sat 23rd August 2025 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:10 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 17:10 SAST on SuperSport, 03:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:10 EST on Flo Rugby 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 7.

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

Springboks vs Wallabies Squads

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