Both coaches have tweaked their starting XVs for the second consecutive TRC Test between the Wallabies and Springboks at Suncorp Stadium. The Springboks desperately needed a win to keep their Rugby Championship, however, another hapless performance by the South African gave Australia their second win in six days over the "World Champions" with 30-17.
The Springboks started the match the same manner as they ended the test, useless. Although the Springboks looked a lot better in the 3rd quarter the Australians took control of the 4t quarter to cruise home against the Springboks.
12:26 Faf de Klerk (Springboks) deserve a stupid yellow card.
13:15 Len Ikitau scored an easy try as a halfhearted defence by the Springboks gave him access to the Springboks in-goal area (05-00).
17:51 Handré Pollard converted a penalty to put the Springboks first points on the board (05-03).
20:00 Australia are allowed to enjoy a relaxed day on the pitch as the Springboks performance is even worse than that of last Sunday. A Springbok humiliation is on the cards.
20:15 Len Ikitau scored his second try of this test. The Springboks' lack of defence is making it extremely easy for the Australian attack (12-03).
26:04 Handré Pollard converted his second penalty for the Springboks (12-06).
28:49 Quade Cooper converted a penalty for Australia (15-06).
31:14 Handré Pollard converted his third penalty for Springboks (15-09).
32:17 Lachlan Swinton (Australia) receive a yellow card.
36:50 Handré Pollard scored the Springboks 4th try (15-12).
40:00 The Springboks were outplayed in the first half with only Handré Pollard's boot keeping in the game. A flattering scoreline for a hapless Springbok team.
41:36 A great grubber by Faf de Klerk is dotted down by Lukhanyo Am for the Springboks first try of the match (15-17).
50:37 Quade Copper converted his second penalty for Australia (18-17).
60:00 The match is evenly balanced at this stage, however, I can not decide if the Springboks are playing better or if Australia is not effective anymore.
61:03 Marika Koroibete scored his third try against the Springboks in his career. The Springboks' defence was again well below par as the Boks defence out wide was found wanting (25-17).
67:08 Marika Koroibete scored his 2nd try for Australia (30-17).
78:34 Jasper Wiese deservedly sent off with a yellow card.
Scorers:
Australia: Tries: Len Ikitau (2), Marika Koroibete (2). Conversion: Quade Cooper (2). Penalties: Quade Cooper (2).
Springboks: Try: Lukhanyo Am. Penalties: Handré Pollard (4)
Australia: 15. Tom Banks, 14. Andrew Kellaway, 13. Len Ikitau, 12. Samu Kerevi, 11. Marika Koroibete, 10. Quade Cooper, 9. Nic White, 8. Rob Valetini, 7. Michael Hooper (c), 6. Lachlan Swinton, 5. Matt Philip, 4. Izack Rodda, 3. Taniela Tupou, 2. Folau Fainga’a, 1. James Slipper. Replacements: 16. Feleti Kaitu’u, 17. Angus Bell, 18. Tom Robertson, 19. Darcy Swain, 20. Pete Samu, 21. Tate McDermott, 22. Reece Hodge, 23. Jordan Petaia.
Springboks: 15. Willie le Roux, 14. Sbu Nkosi, 13. Lukhanyo Am, 12. Damian de Allende, 11. Makazole Mapimpi, 10. Handré Pollard, 9. Faf de Klerk, 8. Duane Vermeulen, 7. Franco Mostert, 6. Siya Kolisi (c), 5. Marvin Orie, 4. Eben Etzebeth, 3. Frans Malherbe, 2. Bongi Mbonambi, 1. Trevor Nyakane (48). Replacements: 16. Malcolm Marx, 17. Steven Kitshoff, 18. Vincent Koch, 19. Marco van Staden, 20. Kwagga Smith, 21. Jasper Wiese, 22. Herschel Jantjies, 23. Damian Willemse.