Rugby
Springboks hit back in style with bonus point win─── 13:46 Sat, 03 Sep 2022
The Springboks have won their first Test in Australia since 2013 when they beat the Wallabies by 24-8 at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
The Springboks outscored the hosts by four tries to one for a bonus point and to keep alive their hopes in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship.
Damian de Allende got the first try after a good opening 10 minutes by the Boks, with Damian Willemse adding the extras.
The scorers were then not troubled for the next 20 minutes before the Wallabies got on the board with a Noah Lolesio penalty goal, but with the final move of the first half, Canan Moodie flew high to pluck the ball out of the air from a great kick by Jaden Hendrikse to score a superb try, that stretched the Boks' lead to nine points.
The Boks started the second half on a superb note when Franco Mostert went over for their third try after a period of great attacking play and quick hands by the visitors.
Late in the match, Makazole Mapimpi got a fourth try, although Pete Samu got one back before the end, it was too little too late for the hosts.
Scorers:
Springboks 24 (12) – Tries: Damian De Allende, Canan Moodie, Franco Mostert, Makazole Mapimpi. Conversions: Damian Willemse, Frans Steyn.
Australia 8 (3) – Try: Pete Samu. Penalty goal: Noah Lolesio.
