Another Heroic Springbok Defensive Effort Topples Australia
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A heroic Springbok defence kept the Wallabies at bay and paved the way to a hard-fought 23-12 victory.
Here are your top performers from a bruising Rugby Championship encounter.
Pieter-Steph Du Toit - South Africa
Another colossal game from the big man, leading the way with 17 tackles in a man of the match performance.
David Pocock - Australia
A menace at the breakdown with multiple steals at crucial moments for his side.
Aphiwe Dyantyi - South Africa
Always dangerous in attack with three clean breaks and added yet another try to his test tally inside the first minute of the match.
WHAT A START 🔥
Aphiwe Dyantyi with an intercept try in the opening minute against the Wallabies! #RSAvAUS 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/EVij6Zs2Lj
— SuperSport (@SuperSportTV) September 29, 2018
Dane Haylett-Petty - Australia
Amazing under the high ball and setting up counter attacks as he led the way with 5 defenders beaten.
Siya Kolisi - South Africa
Inspirational leader putting in some big hits and some good runs to gain 63 running metres.
Franco Mostert - South Africa
Amazing work rate notching up 15 tackles and putting his body on the line numerous times.
Another fantastic outing for the Springbok lock who has been racking up the tackles and carries throughout the competition.