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Australia vs South Africa: Wallabies Look to Extend Winning Start Under Joe Schmidt

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Australia, having made an excellent start to life under head coach Joe Schmidt, will face the reigning world champions, South Africa, in the Rugby Championship. The Wallabies have won three consecutive matches, including a recent series win over Wales and a narrow victory over Georgia. However, they are set to face a significant challenge as they welcome the Springboks to Brisbane. South Africa, with a surprisingly poor record in the Rugby Championship since their 2019 win, may see this as an opportunity to add to their Southern Hemisphere silverware.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Wallabies have won three consecutive matches under Joe Schmidt, including a series win over Wales and a narrow victory over Georgia.
  • The Springboks, reigning world champions, have a curiously poor recent record in the Rugby Championship, with their 2019 win being their sole competition crown since Argentina's addition.
  • New Zealand, under their new head coach Rassie Erasmus, is rebuilding slightly, which may create an opportunity for South Africa to win more Southern Hemisphere silverware.
  • South Africa's coach, Rassie Erasmus, has handed debut starts to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Elrigh Louw, while Australia's head coach, Joe Schmidt, has thrown Carlo Tizzano into the fray for a first cap.
  • The Wallabies and Springboks will play two matches, with the opening fixture taking place at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Statistics:

  • Australia has won three consecutive matches under Joe Schmidt.
  • The Springboks have a poor recent record in the Rugby Championship, having won only one competition crown since Argentina's addition in 2019.
  • South Africa has handed debut starts to two new players in Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Elrigh Louw.
  • Australia's new flanker, Carlo Tizzano, has been given a first cap by his coach, Joe Schmidt.
  • The Rugby Championship is the premier international competition in the Southern Hemisphere, featuring top teams from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina.

Sources:

  • The Wallabies vs South Africa - Rugby Championship
  • Getty Images

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