The Springboks make it two wins from two in 2024 Rugby Championship, winning in Australia again; South Africa score four tries in Perth via Aphelele Fassi, Marco van Staden, Malcolm Marx (two); stream Rugby Championship and more with NOW and watch all games live on Sky Sports
Last Updated: 17/08/24 12:59pm
Aphelele Fassi was among the tries as South Africa beat Australia in the Rugby Championship again
South Africa maintained their perfect start to the Rugby Championship when they ground out a 30-12 win over Australia in a scrappy contest at a rain-drenched Perth Stadium on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
Aphelele Fassi and Marco van Staden both scored tries and Malcolm Marx crossed twice in the second half as a much-changed Springboks side backed up their far more convincing victory over the Wallabies last Saturday.
Australia fared better in the physical contest than they had in Brisbane a week ago but rarely threatened the South Africa try-line and had to settle for four penalties from the boot of fly-half Noah Lolesio.
What’s next?
World No 1-ranked South Africa next host New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday August 31, live on Sky Sports (4pm kick-off).
Australia travel to play Argentina in round three of the Rugby Championship, also on Saturday August 31, live on Sky Sports (11pm kick-off).
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