Rugby Championship Highlights: South Africa v Australia

South Africa got their Rugby Championship off to the perfect start with a 35-17 home win over Australia in the opening round. The Springboks opened the scoring with an early try, with Australia pulling three points back with a penalty. South Africa then picked up a yellow card, but despite being a player down crossed for their second try to lead 14-3. The Wallabies hit back with their first try to head into the halftime break trailing 14-10. It was Australia's turn to go down a player, as they picked up a yellow card 13 minutes into the second half, with South Africa capitalizing with two quick tries to surge into a 28-10 advantage. Australia scored a try with ten minutes to play to give themselves a chance, but it would be the hosts who would have the final say with a try with the final play of the game sealing the bonus point victory.