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Wallabies' Epic Win: 11 Men Shock Rugby Champions
27 Sep
Summary
- Australia secured an improbable victory, winning 42-38.
- The Wallabies played with 11 men against 15 for 10 minutes.
- South Africa, the reigning champion, was upset in the match.
Australia achieved an extraordinary upset victory over reigning rugby World Cup champion South Africa, securing a 42-38 win. The Wallabies' triumph was particularly remarkable as they played with only 11 men against South Africa's 15 for a significant portion of the final 10 minutes. This dramatic period followed Australia establishing a commanding lead, which included tries from Len Ikitau in the first half and Max Jorgensen later in the game.
Despite the overhaul in their squad, the top-ranked Springboks initially took a 10-3 lead. However, Australia rallied to control the match until the closing stages. This match marked South Africa's first test since clinching their series win against the New Zealand All Blacks.
