An out-of-form Springboks side crashed to defeat against the Wallabies in their one-off Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday.
A vastly improved Australian side won 42-38 after leading 24-17 at half-time as Rassie Erasmus’ bold 13 changes to the starting XV proved costly.
It also proved to be a disastrous first outing as captain for Andre Esterhuizen.
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The Wallabies’ previous biggest winning margin in Perth was just seven points.
The Springboks were comprehensively outplayed for 60-plus minutes and only showed signs of life when the Wallabies were reduced to 11 men thanks to an incredible four yellow
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