Aussies want first win over Boks since 2012

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Australia’s last Test victory over South Africa was in 2012 at Patersons Stadium in Perth, where the two teams meet on Saturday in round three of the 2014 Castle Lager Rugby Championship.
Below are some interesting stats and facts compiled by SANZAR and Opta Sports.

• The Springboks have won the last three Tests between these nations, all by margins of 20+ points.

• These two nations have an even record in their meetings at Subiaco Oval, each winning three Tests and sharing one draw.

• The Wallabies’ last victory over South Africa came at this venue in 2012. The Wallabies scored two second half tries to overturn a 6-13 half-time deficit to triumph 26-19.

• Overall, Australia have won nine of 13 (L3) Tests held at this Western Australia venue, scoring 40 tries in the process. The Wallabies have won each of their last three, and six of their last seven Tests at this ground.

• Victor Matfield, who has earned a recall for this match, could earn his 25th cap against Australia if he takes to the field. He and John Smit currently share the record for most appearances by a Springbok against the Wallabies with 24 appearances.

• Bryan Habana has scored nine tries against Australia, only Richie McCaw (11) has scored more against the Wallabies.

• Morne Steyn has 137 points to his name against the Wallabies, only Percy Montgomery (140) has more.

• The Boks are on an eight-match winning streak.

• Australia’s 20-51 defeat to New Zealand in round two was their heaviest defeat since they crashed to a 8-53 loss to South Africa in August 2008.

• Australia’s last five matches have produced a total of 264 points (an average of 53), while South Africa’s have seen 259 points (52 average).

Courtesy of SARU