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AS IT HAPPENED: 11-man Wallabies survive thriller against Springboks
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The South Africa national rugby union team, commonly known as the Springboks, is the country's national team, governed by the South African Rugby Union. The team play in green and gold jerseys with white shorts, and their emblem is the springbok, a native antelope and the national animal of South Africa. Their first test match was on 30 July 1891 against a British Isles touring team. The Springboks are the reigning world champions and have won the Rugby World Cup four times, more than any other country.
More on Wikipedia ↗Australia withstand four late yellow cards and a furious South African comeback to claim a 42–38 victory and reclaim the Mandela Challenge Plate. By the sports desk The Wallabies have pulled off a remarkable 42–38 victory over world champions South Africa in Perth, surviving a chaotic finish that left them with just…
The South Africa head coach was gracious in defeat to the Wallabies, who survived a late onslaught from the world champions after going down to 11 men
Les Kiss hailed the Wallabies' composure after surviving a dramatic late Springbok fightback to claim a 42-38 victory in Perth on Sunday.