South Africa vs Australia Rugby Championship

South Africa demonstrated their dominance in the Rugby Championship opener with a commanding 33-7 victory over Australia in Brisbane, marking their first win at Suncorp Stadium since 2013. The Springboks scored five tries, including two from winger Kurt-Lee Arendse, while Australia struggled to match their intensity and physicality, managing only a late consolation try from Hunter Paisami. Despite having won three matches under new coach Joe Schmidt prior to this encounter, the Wallabies were outclassed, particularly in the scrum and at the breakdown, as they conceded 14 penalties and struggled with their kicking game. South African captain Siya Kolisi praised his team's adherence to their game plan, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on opportunities. The two teams will face off again next weekend in Perth, where Australia will aim to regroup after this heavy defeat. The Springboks' victory also positions them as strong contenders for the Rugby Championship title, seeking to unseat defending champions New Zealand.