Quade Cooper marked his return to Test rugby with a penalty after the hooter giving the Wallabies a last-gasp victory over the Springboks on the Gold Coast on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Look back at how the live action unfolded as the Springboks came up short against the Wallabies in a Rugby Championship clash on the Gold Coast.
The All Blacks overcame a frustrating start to clinch a commanding bonus-point win over Argentina in Gold Coast on Saturday.
All the stats, facts and numbers for Sunday’s Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and Wallabies.
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Michael Hooper on Saturday warned South Africa to prepare for “a real test” with the Wallabies “pumped” by the shock return of Quade Cooper, as the resilient captain prepares to mark a major milestone.
Siya Kolisi says the Springboks will give the Wallabies “the respect they deserve” as they seek their first win in Australia since 2013 in Sunday’s Rugby Championship clash.
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie denied he was panicking on Friday after calling up mercurial playmaker Quade Cooper for the first time in four years as he looks to snap a win drought when Australia face world champions South Africa.
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock will miss the remainder of the Rugby Championship in Australia, but there is hope that star flyhalf Richie Mo’unga could feature in the final Test against the Boks.
Former Springbok assistant coach Brendan Venter has tipped his hat to Australia’s attack but says the “Wallabies are not supposed to beat South Africa”.
