Springboks Herschel Jantjies

Herschel Jantjies scores a try during the 2019 Rugby Championship. Photo: EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Springboks 35-17 Australia – video highlights – as it happened

South Africa outscored Australia by five tries to two for a bonus point win despite resting a number of regulars ahead of an away clash with world champions New Zealand next weekend.

Springboks Herschel Jantjies

Herschel Jantjies scores a try during the 2019 Rugby Championship. Photo: EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Debutant scrum-half Herschel Jantjies scored two tries as South Africa beat Australia 35-17 Saturday in the opening match of the Rugby Championship season in Johannesburg.

The Stormers half-back scored the first and fourth Springbok tries before being warmly applauded when substituted 14 minutes from time at Ellis Park.

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South Africa vs Australia: As it happened

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Additional reporting by AFP.