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Wallabies Hold Off South Africa 42-38 After Four Late Yellow Cards

Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of an archival rugby-union pitch and goalposts in Woonona, Australia; contextual artwork, not the September 2026 Wallabies–Springboks match in Perth, rendered in warm ochre and slate-blue pastel strokes.

Australia beat South Africa 42-38 at Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, holding on after four late yellow cards left the Wallabies with 11 players. Australia scored five tries and led 42-17 before the cards came in a nine-minute spell. Len Ikitau scored twice, while Ben Donaldson, Harry Wilson and Max Jorgensen also crossed; Ryan Lonergan added four conversions and three penalties. South Africa rallied as Australia played short-handed but finished four points behind, leaving the Wallabies with the Test victory.

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