Australia Faces Setbacks After Historic Rugby Triumph

Australia secured a historic 38-22 victory over South Africa at Ellis Park but faces player setbacks with injuries to Dylan Pietsch and James Slipper. Wing Filipo Daugunu, prop Rhys van Nek, and centre Hamish Stewart join the team as they prepare for the second test in Cape Town.

Australia is dealing with the aftermath of a remarkable 38-22 victory against South Africa in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park. The match, held on Saturday, saw Australia overturn a 22-point deficit for a historic win—their first in Johannesburg since 1963.

However, triumph came at a cost, as wing Dylan Pietsch suffered a broken jaw and experienced prop James Slipper was sidelined due to a failed concussion test. Both players will return to Australia for recovery, as will flyhalf Ben Donaldson, who sustained an abductor strain during training.

In response, the team has enlisted wing Filipo Daugunu, prop Rhys van Nek, and centre Hamish Stewart to bolster their ranks for the upcoming second test in Cape Town. Meanwhile, the squad remains concerned about the fitness of captain Harry Wilson, who was injured while scoring one of his two tries.

(With inputs from agencies.)