South Africa

22 - 38

Full Time

Australia

Australia vs South Africa

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It's all over! The referee Ben O'Keeffe has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Australia go for goal with James O'Connor taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

Tom Wright goes on their own for a try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Wright took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Andre Esterhuizen took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Tate McDermott took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Cobus Reinach took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Grant Williams took full advantage.

68'

Australia make a substitution with Len Ikitau coming on.

67'

Australia make a substitution with Nic White coming off.

67'

South Africa make a substitution with Cobus Reinach coming on.

67'

South Africa make a substitution with Kurt-Lee Arendse coming off.

67'

Australia make a substitution with Brandon Paenga-Amosa coming on.

66'

Australia make a substitution with Billy Pollard coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Australia supporters go wild as James O'Connor successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Max Jorgensen

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Max Jorgensen goes through the gap.

65'

James O'Connor sets up the try.

65'

Australia sub Langi Gleeson comes onto the field.

64'

Harry Wilson departs for Australia.

64'

Conversion

The Australia supporters go wild as James O'Connor successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Australia leads to a try for Harry Wilson

63'

Spellbinding play by Tom Wright is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Wright goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Marco van Staden goes through the gap.

62'

Canan Moodie comes on for South Africa.

59'

Edwill van der Merwe leaves the field.

59'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye comes on for South Africa.

59'

Wilco Louw leaves the field.

59'

Bongi Mbonambi comes on for South Africa.

59'

Malcolm Marx leaves the field.

59'

Boan Venter comes on for South Africa.

58'

Ox Nche leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as James O'Connor kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii allows them to score the try.

57'

What a run here by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii as they get over the gainline!

57'

Jeremy Williams comes on for Australia.

56'

Will Skelton leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Damian Willemse as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Kurt-Lee Arendse as they get over the gainline!

52'

Damian Willemse comes on.

51'

Aphelele Fassi comes off.

51'

What a run here by Tate McDermott as they get over the gainline!

50'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Tate McDermott getting some game time.

48'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Len Ikitau being replaced.

48'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Kwagga Smith getting some game time.

45'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Siya Kolisi being replaced.

45'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Franco Mostert getting some game time.

45'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Lood de Jager being replaced.

45'

Pieter-Steph du Toit makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

James O'Connor adds the two points for Australia.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Australia leads to a try for Harry Wilson.

42'

Harry Wilson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Angus Bell played a key part in that try.

42'

Australia make a substitution with Zane Nonggorr coming on.

40'

Australia make a substitution with Taniela Tupou coming off.

40'

Australia make a substitution with Angus Bell coming on.

40'

Australia make a substitution with James Slipper coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Trouble here as Andrew Kellaway breaches the defence.

32'

Andrew Kellaway comes on for Australia.

31'

Dylan Pietsch leaves the field.

31'

Trouble here as Andre Esterhuizen breaches the defence.

31'

Marco van Staden comes on for South Africa.

30'

Kwagga Smith leaves the field.

30'

James O'Connor curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Australia ends with a try for Dylan Pietsch.

28'

Spellbinding play by Len Ikitau is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Len Ikitau breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Max Jorgensen breaches the defence.

26'

South Africa make a substitution with Kwagga Smith coming on.

18'

South Africa make a substitution with Marco van Staden coming off.

18'

Conversion

Manie Libbok converts the try.

18'

Try

South Africa are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Siya Kolisi picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Siya Kolisi bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

17'

Manie Libbok hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

12'

Try

A series of passes by South Africa results in a try for Andre Esterhuizen

12'

Pieter-Steph du Toit played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Jesse Kriel took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Edwill van der Merwe took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Kurt-Lee Arendse goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Eben Etzebeth goes through the gap.

Conversion

Manie Libbok has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by South Africa leads to a try for Kurt-Lee Arendse

The defensive line has been broken as Kurt-Lee Arendse goes through the gap.

Aphelele Fassi sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Ben O'Keeffe blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 South Africa v Australia 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 16th August 2025, 11:10pm HKT 
  
 Ellis Park 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Australia win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

23%

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Wright

75'

22 - 38

O'Connor

66'

22 - 33

Jorgensen

65'

22 - 31

O'Connor

64'

22 - 26

Wilson

63'

22 - 24

O'Connor

58'

22 - 19

Suaalii

57'

22 - 17

O'Connor

43'

22 - 12

Wilson

42'

22 - 10

Half Time

Pietsch

28'

22 - 5

Libbok

22 - 0

18'

Kolisi

20 - 0

17'

Esterhuizen

15 - 0

12'

Libbok

10 - 0

Libbok

7 - 0

Arendse

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

South Africa

82%

Draw

Australia

17%

Ruck-Won by Jeremy Williams

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa

Australia

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Defence Profile

South Africa

Australia

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

74%

55%

3-6 secs

18%

26%

6+ secs

19%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

40'

47'

49'

50'

72'

South Africa

Australia

Springboks vs Wallabies Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Springboks face off against Wallabies in Rugby Championship Round 1 on Sat 16th August 2025 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:10 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 17:10 SAST on SuperSport, 03:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:10 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Springboks won the last encounter but Springboks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Springboks sits at 1 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Wallabies holds 8.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with Springboks in position 1 and Wallabies in position 8 as such Springboks are favourites on paper.

Springboks vs Wallabies Squads

The official squads for Springboks vs Wallabies will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.