Huge surprise in rugby championship! Australia, victory at the South Africa stadium for the first time in 1963
Article by David Istrate – published on Saturday, August 16, 2025 22:49 / Updated on Saturday, August 16, 2025 22:58
Australia produced a big surprise in rugby championship, managing to defeat the world champion South Africa, score 38-22 (5-22, 33-0), after an incredible return in the second half.
Saturday, August 16, Ellis Park in Johannesburg hosted the confrontation between South Africa and Australia, rugby championship, A competition playing annually between Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa and has reached its 13th edition.
Australia, sensational return in the second half, won with 33-0
The national team from Antipods had no longer managed to win on that stadium, in front of South Africa, 1963, so the host team was a clear victory. This was also seen in the first 20 minutes, when the Kurt-lee Arendse, Andre Esterhuizen and Siya Kolisi managed an essay, and South Africa was driving 22-0.
In the 29th minute, Dylan Pietsch responded with an essay of the guests, but the first half ended with the 22-5 score for the hosts and nothing announced what would follow in the second half, when the Australians took the initiative.
They played better and better, while the South Africa national rugby did not come out. The World Champion coach made 7 changes, But Australia replied with 5 essays marked by Harry Wilson (2), Joseph USA'Ali'i, Max Jorgensen and Tom Wright.
The guests succeeded a partial of 33-0 in the second half, won 38-22 and won the first victory on Ellis Park of the past 62.
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“At 22-0 after the first quarter, the players began to evolve again with courage. We were forced to try to catch them and take some risks and there were some lucky actions for us, so we will not be carried by the wave too much,” said Joe Schmidt, the coach of Australia, quoted by BBC Sport.
“But at the same time, I am incredibly proud of this group. I am realistic about the fact that I was a little lucky, but I am pleased that I came back. 1963 was long ago so players are happy“He added.
South Africa and Australia will meet again over a week, on August 23, on the Cape Town stadium.
This night, Argentina and New Zealand duel on the stadium in Cordoba. New Zealand is the most national titled of the competition, winning 9 of the previous 12 editions.
