The Wallabies fought hard to earn a good win against a slightly tired looking Boks side. After two tough games in New Zealand, the Boks travelled to Perth to face a youthful Australia side.
The men in gold matched the Boks up front and George Smith and Rocky Elsom were doing a good job in the back row. I was impressed with the defensive work rate of Burger. Surely he has to be the best defensive back-rower in World rugby. A class act and a big loss when he went off in the second half.
The first try of the game came from excellent set play from the Wallabies. Loti Tuqiri rounding off the move on the wing.
South Africa huffed and puffed but failed to create any try scoring chances. Australia were excellent in defence and early in the second half Sterling Mortlock crossed over to extend their lead.
There was great cameo late on from replacement Boks prop Tendai Mtawarira, AKA 'The Beast'. What a cool nickname.
Berwick Barnes added a drop goal in the last 10 minutes to seal the win.
Final score: 16 - 9
My man of the match: Wyclef Palu. Gave the Wallabies go forward ball all game.
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