US EditionSpringboks survive late drama to edge Australia and keep alive title hopes
Handre Pollard scored all six penalties and replacements made a key impact as South Africa overcame Australia's second-half comeback to win 30-22, preserving their title hopes.
- On August 23, 2025 the South Africa Springboks edged Australia Wallabies 30-22 at Cape Town Stadium under rainy conditions to keep their Rugby Championship title hopes alive.
- After a 38-22 loss the previous weekend, the Springboks made nine lineup changes, as a second consecutive home defeat would have badly damaged their title defence and confidence.
- Handre Pollard produced a commanding performance, slotting all six goalkicks to contribute 15 points and reach 800 career test points.
- With the match settled by late substitutes, Eben Etzebeth's 135th test cameo extended the lead and coach Rassie Erasmus praised his replacements as he prepares to name a 36-man squad.
- Australia rallied hard despite injuries to Tom Wright and Nic White, scoring three tries, but Wallabies flyhalf James O'Connor missed his last three goalkicks and played on with an injured ankle.
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After its collapse and the slap received a week earlier in Johannesburg, South Africa took its revenge this Saturday in Cape Town against Australia at the end of a dull match.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left, 47% Center
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- 47% of the sources lean Left, 47% of the sources are Center
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