Back to reality for the Wallabies: World Cup-champion South Africa overwhelms Australia 33-7

Posted on AllSides August 9th, 2024
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BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — World Cup-champion South Africa gave the previously unbeaten Wallabies a harsh reality check on Saturday, leading 14-0 early and beating Australia 33-7 in the opening Rugby Championship match for both teams. South Africa led 7-0 in the 10th minute when captain Siya Kolisi crashed over the try line from a rolling maul to give the visitors the lead before a capacity crowd of more than 50,000 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Despite sustained strong defensive play by the Wallabies, South Africa went ahead 14-0 when Pieter-Steph...

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