Australia 42-38 South Africa: Wallabies finish with 11 men but hang on for victory in extraordinary Perth Test
- Posted on September 27, 2026
- By Sky Sport
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In brief
In a thrilling Perth Stadium encounter, Australia's Wallabies secured an impressive victory against world champions South Africa despite playing the final minutes with just 11 players on the field. The hosts withstood a remarkable South African comeback that saw three late tries narrow a 25-point advantage to just four points. Les Kiss's unbeaten streak as Wallabies coach continues through five consecutive Test wins, highlighting Australia's resurgence in international rugby competition.
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Australia 42-38 South Africa: Wallabies finish with 11 men but hang on for victory in extraordinary Perth Test
Australia beat the world champions in a one-off Test at Perth Stadium after losing four players to the sin bin inside the closing quarter; South Africa scored three late tries to cut a 25-point deficit to four; Les Kiss remains unbeaten in five Tests as Wallabies head coach
