Four men down - but Australia still beat South Africa
Australia secured a 42-38 victory against South Africa in a high-scoring rugby match in Perth, despite being reduced to 11 men late in the game. The Wallabies dominated for most of the match before a chaotic final period saw four yellow cards issued to the hosts.
Why it matters
The match serves as a significant test for Australia's rugby team as they prepare to host the 2027 World Cup.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Australia will open the 2027 World Cup against Hong Kong in Perth
Tries: Ikitau 2, Donaldson, Wilson, Jorgensen Cons: Lonergan 4 Pens: Lonergan 3
Tries: Grobbelaar, van der Merwe, penalty try, van den Berg, Nche Cons: Pollard 2, Mngomezulu 2 Pens: Pollard
Australia were reduced to 11 men but dug in for an extraordinary win against a much-changed South Africa side as they beat the world champions 42-38 in Perth.
The Wallabies excelled with some vibrant attacking rugby, scoring five tries against the back-to-back World Cup winners to lead by 25 points with 16 minutes left.
But then a manic spell of four yellow cards in nine minutes left the hosts overrun, with South Africa mounting a comeback that ultimately fell just short.
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