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Fresh faces revive stale Boks

A new-look Springbok lineup in Sydney brought out the best in veterans Siya Kolisi and Willie le Roux, and will hopefully spark a Springbok revival, writes ZELIM NEL.

Watch: Eben goes rage monster in Sydney

Makazole Mapimpi was yellow-carded before sparking a full-team fracas that featured Bok enforcer Eben Etzebeth taking Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa for a walk around Allianz Stadium.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Canan Moodie of the Springboks makes a break to score a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and South Africa Springboks at Allianz Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Watch: Moodie’s magical Test try on debut

Springbok rookie Canan Moodie latched on to Jaden Hendrikse’s contestable kick to score an exhilarating try before he was swamped by teammates in Sydney on Saturday.

Pick your Bok MVP: Australia vs Boks II

The Springboks rebounded to convincingly beat the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday – who was your Man of the Match?

Rate the Ref: Ben O’Keeffe

Rate the performance of New Zealand referee Ben O’Keeffe in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash between the Wallabies and Springboks.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Canan Moodie of the Springboks celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and South Africa Springboks at Allianz Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Moodie the hero as Boks end Australian drought

Canan Moodie marked his Test debut with a memorable try as the Springboks powered to a historic victory over the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Nic White of the Wallabies reacts during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Owens: White should have been penalised!

Former Test referee Nigel Owens says Nic White should have been penalised for his histrionics in Adelaide, while also hitting out at World Rugby’s new “soft” TMO check.

Rennie wary of Bok rebound

Despite walking away with a victory against the world champions, Dave Rennie believes there will be a price to pay in Sydney should last week’s ill-discipline creep into the Wallabies’ game again.

Stick: ‘Warrior’ Willemse will spark Boks at 10

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has emphasised that the Springboks trust Damian Willemse to command the backline as he dons the number 10 jersey in Sydney on Saturday.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Siya Kolisi of the Springboks looks dejected after a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia.

Kolisi: ‘Hurting’ Boks understand fans frustration

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have addressed their shortcomings during a tough week and “have no choice” but to improve in the rematch with the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.