The Springboks have shown against Australia that they should be considered a firm favourite to defend their World Cup crown in France later this year. Despite an early try in the first half by Australia, the Springboks dominated the test to win 43-12.
Following the initial onslaught by Australia, the Springboks started to dominate and deservedly led 17-05 at the halftime break. The second half was dominated by the Springboks in every aspect to secure a six-tries-to-one win. The Springboks won 43-12 following a consolation try scored by Australia after the time was up.
Australia initially dominated the early exchanges and enjoyed territorial and possessional dominance. Marika Koroibete scored their first try when he stormed down the touchline to score in the corner. Kurt-Lee Arendse and a converted penalty was the Springboks' immediate reply to take a 10-05 lead after sixteen minutes of play.
The Springboks have shown that they are dangerous when they spread the ball wide. A simple planned move down the front of a lineout gave Kurt-Lee Arendse the space to score his second try of the test in the corner. The Springboks led 17-05 with eight minutes left to play in the first half.
The Springboks started the second half like a house on fire as Kurt-Lee Arendse went over in the corner for his third try after just ten minutes of play in the second half. Two penalty tries later the Springboks led 36-05 with ten minutes left to play in the second half. A try by superstar Pieter-Steph du Toit in the dying minutes of the match stretched the Springboks' lead to 43-05.
Scorers:
Springboks: Tries: Kurt-Lee Arendse (3), Penalty Tries (2), Pieter-Steph du Toit. Conversions: Manie Libbok (3). Penalty: Manie Libbok.
Australia: Tries: Marika Koroibete, Carter Gordon. Conversion: Carter Gordon
Teams
South Africa: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Marco van Staden, 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Jean Kleyn, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Steven Kitshoff. Replacements: 16 Joseph Dweba, 17 Thomas du Toit, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 RG Snyman, 20 Evan Roos, 21 Deon Fourie, 22 Grant Williams, 23 Damian Willemse.
Australia: 15 Tom Wright, 14 Suliasi Vunivalu, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Reece Hodge, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Nic White, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Tom Hooper, 5 Will Skelton, 4 Nick Frost, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 David Porecki, 1 James Slipper. Replacements: 16 Jordan Uelese, 17 Matt Gibbon, 18 Zane Nonggorr, 19 Richie Arnold, 20 Pete Samu, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Samu Kerevi, 23 Carter Gordon
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