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

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Back to reality for the Wallabies: World Cup-champion South Africa overwhelms Australia 33-7
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World Cup-champion South Africa have given the previously unbeaten Wallabies a harsh reality check, leading 14-0 early and beating Australia 33-7 in the opening Rugby Championship match for both teams.

South Africa ’s Pieter-Steph du Toit, right, is tackled by Australia ’s Len Ikiau during their rugby union test match in Brisbane , Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Australia ’s Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, second right, is tackled by South Africa ’s Ox Nche as teammate Pieter-Steph du Toit, third left, looks to assist during their rugby union test match in Brisbane , Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.

Despite sustained strong defensive play by the Wallabies, South Africa went ahead 14-0 when Pieter-Steph du Toit found an opening to surge through for the second try.

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