South Africa’s rugby writers agreed that the 42-38 scoreline flattered the Springboks. The Wallabies exposed a disjointed Bok selection long before the late-card chaos made it look close.
Wallabies 42, Springboks 38 reads like a thriller decided by one moment.
It was not.
For 65 minutes Australia were better in the air, sharper at the breakdown, more accurate on attack and far more comfortable in their combinations.
Only after the Wallabies lost four players to yellow cards in the final quarter did the Boks turn a 42-17 beating into a four-point finish.
The South African verdict was blunt: the comeback
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