While the Proteas smashed through a six wicket victory over Australia, it was a different tale for the Springboks who fell by the wayside after a last minute Australian try handed them a 24-23 defeat in an entertaining rugby championship encounter.
The defeat left the Springboks disappointed after losing their first match in more than 11 months in a windy and wet Perth.
The home team won thanks to a converted try by Australian winger Rob Horne late in the match, which sealed their first victory over the Boks since 2012.
The defeat left the Springboks disappointed after losing their first match in more than 11 months in a windy and wet Perth.
The home team won thanks to a converted try by Australian winger Rob Horne late in the match, which sealed their first victory over the Boks since 2012.
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Minutes before they try, Bryan Habana, playing in his 100th Test, was sent to the sin bin for a high tackle. In the time the Springbok wing was off the field, Australia scored 10 points.
Springboks captain Heyneke Meyer and his captain Jean de Villiers, refused to be drawn on the issue of Habana’s yellow card, as well as a first half penalty awarded to Australia for a high tackle by Duane Vermeulen.
Springboks captain Heyneke Meyer and his captain Jean de Villiers, refused to be drawn on the issue of Habana’s yellow card, as well as a first half penalty awarded to Australia for a high tackle by Duane Vermeulen.
By: Farai Diza
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