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Australia Beats South Africa 42-38 in Perth Test
Australia holds on with 11 men to beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth Test.
In brief
Australia holds on with 11 men to beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth Test. Australia beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth Test despite losing four players to yellow cards in the final 11 minutes. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Australia beats South Africa
Australia beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth Test after losing four players to yellow cards in the final 11 minutes.
Referee's chaotic final minutes
Italian referee Andrea Piardi reached for his pocket four times in eight minutes, speaking to TV match official via mobile phone after communication failed.
Key yellow cards
Harry Wilson was first binned in 69th minute for high tackle, followed by Ryan Lonergan two minutes later for diving into ruck.
Late tries and penalty try
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii ruled offside after try disallowed, Hunter Paisami went for high tackle in build-up to overturned try that would have put Australia 47-31 clear.
Final minute try
Replacement prop Ox Nche crossed in last minute to bring score back to four points after South Africa scored three late tries.
Coach Les Kiss comments
Wallabies head coach Les Kiss, unbeaten in five Tests, described finish as 'bizarre' and praised team's first 60 minutes.
“bizarre”
South Africa's first half
South Africa started better with Johan Grobbelaar's converted try and Handre Pollard penalty putting them 10-3 up inside 10 minutes.
Australia's comeback
Centre Len Ikitau scored twice in 23rd and 27th minutes, Ben Donaldson crossed before half, and Max Jorgensen ran 60 metres for 42-17 lead.
The bottom line
Australia beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth Test despite losing four players to yellow cards in the final 11 minutes.
