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Erasmus Sizes up 'Improved' Wallabies Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Australia led by 25 points before South Africa’s late surge fell short in a chaotic test marked by four Wallabies yellow cards.
- On Sunday, Australia defeated South Africa 42-38 in Perth, with the Wallabies surviving a late rally from the world champion Springboks.
- South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus made 13 changes to the starting XV, but the Springboks trailed 24-17 at halftime and fell further behind at 42-17 with 10 minutes remaining.
- Four yellow cards against Australia opened a route back for the Springboks, who scored three converted tries but ran out of time. Captain Harry Wilson contributed to the late mayhem.
- Wallabies coach Les Kiss called the finish "a bizarre finish," while Erasmus stated the better team won on the night. "We didn't play well enough," Erasmus said.
- This result marks South Africa's second loss in three tests against Australia, serving as a valuable lesson before their defense of the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year.
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The shorthanded World Cup champions were upset 42-38 by the Wallabies on Sunday in Perth, with Erasmus's decision to rest a slew of first-choice players seemingly backfiring. South Africa were completely outplayed for most of the one-off Test by a rejuvenated Wallabies, who are on a five-match unbeaten streak under new coach Les Kiss. The match was played amid a febrile atmosphere with a near-capacity crowd at the 60,000-seat Optus Stadium, whic…
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