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In the opening match of the 2025 Rugby Championship held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Australia staged a remarkable comeback to defeat South Africa 38-22. The Springboks initially dominated the game, leading 22-0 within the first 18 minutes. However, the Wallabies overcame the early deficit with a strong second-half performance, marking their first victory at Ellis Park since 1963. Australia’s captain and No. 8, Harry Wilson, played a key role by scoring two tries during the match. The win was notable as the Wallabies managed to overcome the altitude disadvantage and the early momentum of the Springboks, who were left stunned by the turnaround.
Captain and No 8 Harry Wilson scored two tries as Australia staged a remarkable comeback to stun South Africa 38-22 in the 2025 Rugby Championship opener in Johannesburg on Saturday. https://t.co/VCKJ6U5Hdr #AFPSports https://t.co/MAPnzmP2dG
Altitude no longer mattered for the Wallabies as their positive attitude took over, allowing them to fight back from 22-0 to beat the Springboks 38-22 at Ellis Park for the first time since 1963, writes Khanyiso Tshwaku. https://t.co/vjvfvf3Yid
🏉 Australia roar back from 22-0 down to beat shell-shocked South Africa in remarkable Rugby Championship opener Full report from @stephenjones9 below https://t.co/YVOzbvScYl
