South Africa Defeats Australia 30-22 in Rugby Championship Cape Town

The South African Springboks bounced back strongly against Australia in their second Rugby Championship Test at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, winning 30-22 after trailing in the previous game. Handré Pollard was instrumental, scoring 15 points through penalties and orchestrating plays leading to tries by Canan Moodie, Kwagga Smith, and Eben Etzebeth. Despite Australia’s early try by Corey Toole and contributions from Max Jorgensen and Brandon Paenga-Amosa, South Africa's pragmatic and physical approach helped them regain momentum and retain the Mandela Challenge Plate. The Springbok coaching staff and captain Jesse Kriel acknowledged their previous defeat as a learning experience and emphasized the importance of reducing errors and capitalizing on opportunities. The Wallabies, having stunned the Springboks in the opener with a remarkable comeback, remained competitive but could not overcome South Africa's disciplined defense and strategic kicking game. This match highlighted both teams' resilience and the high standards of the Rugby Championship competition.