The Wallabies shocked the rugby world with a 38\u201322 win over the Springboks at Ellis Park \u2014 their first victory at the venue since 1963.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The South African side started like a house on fire, racing to a 22\u20130 lead inside 20 minutes. But Australia refused to fold, hitting back with six unanswered tries to complete one of the greatest comebacks in Test history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Harry Wilson led from the front with two tries, while veteran James O\u2019Connor made a dream return, setting up Max Jorgensen with a pinpoint cut-out pass that sealed the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Springboks, it was a collapse that stunned their fans and even coach Rassie Erasmus, who admitted his team \u201clost the plot\u201d in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result ends a 62-year drought for Australia at Ellis Park and signals real momentum in their rebuild. For South Africa, it\u2019s a wake-up call before next weekend\u2019s rematch in Cape Town.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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