Australia v South Africa, Rugby Championship, September 8
Revenge on the menu for Springboks
ESPN Staff
September 2, 2012
James Horwill struck the killer blow against South Africa at last year's Rugby World Cup
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South Africa travel to Perth to face Australia on Saturday and revenge is on the menu for the Springboks. Their Rugby World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of the Wallabies last October left a bitter taste in the mouths of many players and fans and they will be keen to redress the balance. On that occasion, the Springboks lost out 11-9, although they have failed to beat the Wallabies in their last four meetings - falling 39-20 and 14-9 during last season's Tri-Nations. However, South Africa hold the historical advantage over the Wallabies with 41 Test victories to their rivals' 32 since their first meeting in Sydney back in 1921 - in which the Springboks prevailed 25-10. The Springboks also have a favourable record in Perth, winning three and drawing one of their six meetings at Subiaco Oval. Australia v South Africa All-time record: Played: 76, Australia won 32, South Africa won 44, drawn 1 Biggest winning margin: Aus: 49 (49-0 Brisbane 2006); SA: 45 (53-8 Johannesburg 2008) Highest score: Aus: 49 (49-0 Brisbane 2006); SA: 61 (61-22 Pretoria 1997) Most tries: Aus: 6 (49-0 Brisbane 2006); SA: 8 (28-3 Johannesburg 1961, 61-22 Pretoria 1997 and 53-8 Johannesburg 2008) Most points (individual): Aus: 159 Matt Giteau; SA: 140 Percy Montgomery Most tries (individual): Aus: 9 Matt Giteau; SA: 7 Breyton Paulse Australia v South Africa: Click here for Australia's Test record courtesy of Statsguru Click here for South Africa's Test record courtesy of Statsguru Click here for a record of all Australia v South Africa matches courtesy of Statsguru © ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
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