South Africa regained momentum in the Rugby Championship by edging Australia in a hard-fought Test in Cape Town on Saturday, one week after surrendering a 22-point lead and losing 38-22 in Johannesburg. Playing without injured captain Siya Kolisi, coach Rassie Erasmus overhauled his line-up and saw the Springboks build a 20-7 advantage by early in the second half. Although the Wallabies mounted pressure late, the hosts’ defence held firm to secure a narrow victory and level their two-match series. The result steadies the Springboks’ campaign after their Ellis Park collapse and denies Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies a second consecutive upset. South Africa now turn their attention to the remaining Championship fixtures, while Australia regroup ahead of their next outing.