US EditionInjured Wallabies Slipper and Pietsch Ruled Out of Second Test Against South Africa
Australia scored six consecutive tries after trailing 22-0 to achieve their first Ellis Park win over South Africa since 1963, marking a key milestone under coach Joe Schmidt.
- Australia secured a 38-22 victory over South Africa in the opening match of the Rugby Championship held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on August 16, 2025.
- The Wallabies recovered from a 22-0 deficit early in the match, overcoming South Africa's strong start and longstanding home dominance at Ellis Park.
- Australia scored six consecutive tries including efforts by Dylan Pietsch, Harry Wilson, Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i, Max Jorgenson, and Tom Wright, while South Africa failed to halt their momentum.
- Coach Joe Schmidt commended the team’s resilience, noting their determination despite trailing by 22 points early on, as more than 55,000 fans watched the match.
- The win ended Australia’s 62-year losing streak at Ellis Park and suggests renewed competitiveness, though the team remains cautious about building on this success.
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JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Australia are counting the cost of their epic 38-22 Rugby Championship victory over South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday after wing Dylan Pietsch and experienced prop James Slipper were ruled out of Saturday’s second test in Cape Town. Australia rallied from 22 points down to win in Johannesburg for the first time since 1963 in a scintillating second half display that rocked the world champions. Pietsch broke his jaw in…
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JOHANNESBURG :Australia are counting the cost of their epic 38-22 Rugby Championship victory over South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday after wing Dylan Pietsch and experienced prop James Slipper were ruled out of Saturday's second test in Cape Town.Australia rallied from 22 points down to win in Johannesbur
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