Aussies snatch last minute victory
Jaque Fourie's try captured on camera by Hilton Kotze (HiltonKotze.com)
The Springboks made an impressive comeback after another shocking first half, but this time fell short and failed to close the game as the Wallabies beat them 41-39 at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein.
The Boks trailed 13-31 at half-time and fought back to lead 39-38 with only 30 seconds remaining on the clock. Referee Wayne Barnes pinned the Boks at ruck time and Kurtley Beal slotted a heartbreaking penalty to win for the first time in Bloemfontein since 1933.
SOUTH AFRICA 39 – 41 AUSTRALIA (Half-time 13-31)
Point Scorers:
SPRINGBOKS:
Tries: Jaque Fourie, Gurthro Steenkamp, Jean de Villiers
Conversion: Morne Steyn (3)
Penalties: Morne Steyn (6)
WALLABIES:
Tries: Kurtley Beal, James O’Connor, Stephan Moore, Rocky Elsom, Drew Mitchell
Conversions: Mat Giteau (4), James O’Connor
Penalties: Mat Giteau, Kurtley Beal
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