GALLERY | Strong Springbok showing in Sydney overwhelms Wallabies
An injury-hit Springbok team took the pressure off themselves with a 24-8 win over the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.
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Inside the construction of the Tai Tuivasa mansion
Tai Tuivasa and coach Shaun Sullivan go back a long way. Growing up playing rugby league in western Sydney — Sullivan played with one of Tuivasa's older brothers — their sporting endeavors have long been intertwined.
Kolisi 'disappointed' by mass brawl overshadowing fine Bok try: 'We always try to keep it clean'
In a typically measured response, Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi condemned the mass brawl that soured the Rugby Championship triumph over the Wallabies without lambasting his teammates who were involved in the scuffle.
Nienaber 'happy' and relieved as Boks finally break Aussie duck: '20% wins better than zero'
They had to endure their fair share of pain too, but Jacques Nienaber expressed immense satisfaction at his Springbok vintage finally breaking the side's curse on Australian soil.
PICTURES | Heat of the battle: Eben Etzebeth makes social media waves during Bok brawl
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth found himself at the centre of a kerfuffle with the Wallabies some ten minutes before full-time in Sydney as the World Champions marched to a 24-8 win.
Rennie continues to be frustrated by Australia's inconsistency
SYDNEY : Australia coach Dave Rennie bemoaned the inconsistency of his side on Saturday after they were well beaten by South Africa in the Rugby Championship a week after putting the world champions to the sword.
Nienaber delight as experimental Springboks take their chances
SYDNEY : Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber was delighted with the turnaround from last week's loss to Australia as an experimental side ran in four tries to one to beat the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
WATCH | High-flying teen Moodie shows athletic prowess in awesome Springbok debut try
Springbok debutant Canan Moodie marked his bow into international rugby with an awesome try against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday that makes you want to watch over and over again.