Marika Koroibete

The outstanding form of Wallabies flyer Marika Koroibete has led Rugby Australia director of rugby Scott Johnson to describe him as the world’s best wing. Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images

Rugby Championship: Australia 30-17 Springboks as it happened

Len Ikitau and Marika Koroibete scored two tries each, securing the Wallabies a bonus point in the Rugby Championship round-four clash.

Marika Koroibete

The outstanding form of Wallabies flyer Marika Koroibete has led Rugby Australia director of rugby Scott Johnson to describe him as the world’s best wing. Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images

Australia beat South Africa 30-17 Saturday in Brisbane to notch their second win in as many weeks against the world champions.

Australia vs Springboks Highlights

Match report from AFP.

The Wallabies swept to back-to-back triumphs against the world champions South Africa with a convincing 30-17 win in Brisbane on Saturday.

Centre Len Ikitau and wing Marika Koroibete scored two tries apiece in the bonus point win as the Wallabies regained the Nelson Mandela Plate.

The victory comes a week after the Wallabies stunned the Springboks 28-26 on the Gold Coast when Quade Cooper kicked a penalty after the full-time siren last Sunday.

But there was no need for any last-minute heroics six days later after Koroibete’s second try 10 minutes from time gave the Wallabies a crucial 13-point lead that the Springboks were never able to threaten.

Australian coach Dave Rennie said Saturday’s performance had pleased him more than last week’s game.

“We wanted to back up last week’s performance with another strong performance and I thought we backed up well,” he said.

“We defended well – I thought we were clinical. Against New Zealand we created lots of opportunities but turned the ball over and got punished.

“Tonight we were good enough to take those opportunities.”

Australia 30 South Africa 17 

Half-time: 15-12

Scorers

Australia: Tries – Len Ikitau (2), Marika Koroibete (2). Conversions: Quade Cooper (2). Penalties: Cooper (2). 

South Africa: Try Lukhanyo Am. Penalties: Handre Pollard (4)  

Australia: 15 Tom Banks, 14 Andrew Kellaway, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Samu Kerevi, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Nic White, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Michael Hooper (captain), 6 Lachlan Swinton, 5 Matt Philip, 4 Izack Rodda, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Folau Fainga’a, 1 James Slipper.

Replacements: 16 Feleti Kaitu’u, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Tom Robertson, 19 Darcy Swain, 20 Pete Samu, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Reece Hodge, 23 Jordan Petaia.

Springboks: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Sibusiso Nkosi, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Handré Pollard, 9 Francois de Klerk, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Francois Mostert, 6 Siyamthanda Kolisi (captain), 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Mbongeni Mbonambi, 1 Trevor Nyakane.

Replacements: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Steven Kitshoff, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Marco van Staden, 20 Albertus Smith, 21 Jasper Wiese, 22 Herschel Jantjies, 23 Damian Willemse.

MATCH INFORMATION, TV DETAILS, KICK-OFF TIME, LIVE STREAM

Date: Saturday, September 18

Venue: Lang Park, Brisbane

Kick-off: 09:05

Referee: Matthew Carley (England)

Assistant referees: Luke Pearce (England), Graham Cooper (Australia)

TMO: Brett Cronan (Australia)

TV: Supersport

Stream: DStv Now

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