Pollard shines as South Africa bounce back to beat Australia in Rugby Championship

Springboks avenge shock defeat by Wallabies.

Handre Pollard of South Africa kicks a penalty. Pic: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Rugby Championship: South Africa 30-22 Australia

Handré Pollard put in a commanding performance at fly-half as a more pragmatic South Africa beat Australia 30-22 in their second Rugby Championship Test in Cape Town on Saturday to reignite the defence of their title.