Rugby-Australia's backs shine to beat South Africa 30-17 in Brisbane

South Africa managed only one try, through centre Lukhanyo Am shortly after half-time, but drew two yellow cards in a flat performance before they head into back-to-back tests against New Zealand.

Australia breathed life into their Rugby Championship campaign with a bonus-point 30-17 win over South Africa in Brisbane on Saturday to puncture the Springboks' world champion aura for the second time in a week. After upsetting South Africa 28-26 on the Gold Coast on Sunday with a Quade Cooper penalty after the siren, the Wallabies' running game shone in the Lang Park twilight as centre Len Ikitau and winger Marika Koroibete each scored a brace of tries.

Koroibete's second try put the Australians 13 points up with 12 minutes left and they defended brilliantly to turn over the ball in front of their posts twice to protect the lead to the finish. South Africa managed only one try, through centre Lukhanyo Am shortly after half-time, but drew two yellow cards in a flat performance before they head into back-to-back tests against New Zealand.

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