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Wallabies hold off world champion Springboks in chaotic Test for the ages

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What happened

Australia beat South Africa 42-38 in World Cup warning Les Kiss’s side reduced to 11 men in final 15 minutes A year out from the World Cup, Australia have sent a huge warning shot to the competition, upsetting the two-time trophy winners South Africa…

Key facts

  • Australia beat South Africa 42-38 in World Cup warning Les Kiss’s side reduced to 11 men in final 15 minutes A year out from the World Cup, Australia have sent a huge warning shot to the competition, upsetting the two-time trophy winners South Africa…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:18:07 UTC.

Why it matters

Results, confirmed transfers and injury news change squads, competition odds and contract value, so this is the kind of sports story worth following rather than routine fixture chatter.

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Coverage timeline

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