Resurgent Australia hammer world champions South Africa in Adelaide

Although the scoreline hints at a tight Test, Australia were ascendent all day – fantastic in attack and brave in defence as they rewarded the faithful

COMMITMENT: South Africa's Makazole Mapimpi (R) is tackled by Marika Koroibete (C) of Australia during the Rugby Championship match between Australia and South Africa at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022, in Adelaide. Pic: Brenton Edwards/AFP via Getty Images

Australia 25 South Africa 17

Embarrassed and dismantled in their record defeat by Argentina in San Juan, the Wallabies had had a fortnight to stew in their own juices. There had been, said coach Dave Rennie, a “pretty brutal review, a fair bit of honesty and an excellent reaction.”