Wallabies survive 11-man finish to beat South Africa
Down to 11 players after four yellow cards in the final ten minutes, Australia held on to beat the Springboks in Perth.
The Wallabies led by 25 points but then four yellow cards in ten minutes left them playing with 11 players. Harry Wilson, Ryan Lonergan, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Hunter Paisami were sent off in quick succession.
South Africa seized the chaos and scored two tries, cutting the lead to four points with just minutes left. Despite vast spaces on defence, the Wallabies held firm through sheer effort and desperation.
Wilson said it felt like playing by instinct when there was no real plan. The visitors fought until the final moment when a South African offside penalty ended the Test, giving Australia a famous victory over the world champions.
- 25 points
- Initial Wallabies lead
- 4
- Players yellow-carded
- 11
- Final player count
- 10 minutes and 30 seconds
- Time of chaos
Why it mattersPlaying with 11 men against the best rugby team in the world and still winning is a rare feat; it speaks to the Wallabies' resilience under extreme pressure.
AustraliaAustralia's win keeps them competitive in international rugby and builds momentum heading into future Tests against elite opposition.
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