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

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 - 18:14

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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.

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