The Wallabies’ frustrating inconsistency reared again in Sydney tonight with a 24-8 stumble to a fired-up South African side.The Springboks’ physical dominance and superior work at the breakdown was immediate and set up a 12-3 lead at half-time. It replicated the fast start of the Wallabies a week earlier.Click here to purchase your tickets for the Rugby ChampionshipIn damp conditions, the ill-disciplined Wallabies made a disappointing homecoming to the new Allianz Stadium.So what exactly did we learn from the latest Test in the eToro Rugby Championship.1 BRUTAL BOKS The Springboks cranked up the intensity with a hammering physicality which reversed a poor showing in Adelaide a week earlier.The Boks harnessed the anger from their Adelaide frustrations and directed it into a far more purposeful display. It was impressive considering the raft of changes and a new halves pairing.In the wet conditions, the Boks had the right blueprint…constant pressure from a good kicking game and territory dominance.It was more than that. There was some super slick handling in the lead-up to both the Mostert and Mapimpi tries. New flyhalf Damian Willemse had some really sharp moments with his footwork, the step-and-offload to Lood de Jager and kicking. It was a really important showing and you'll see him more at No.10 after this.This was a balanced Springboks performance.2 HOT-AND-COLD AT HOMEThe Wallabies left fans frustrated again. In this season alone, the Wallabies have beaten England, Argentina and South Africa with fine efforts only to lose to each a week later.The Wallabies just didn’t get into this one. They never had the physical edge needed.It also seemed like the Wallabies kicked away too much ball in the second half.There is always a danger picking just two backs on the bench and the Wallabies found that out. Losing Hunter Paisami early and Noah Lolesio really affected the cohesion of the backline.Having reserve prop Taniela Tupou tweak his calf muscle in warm-ups during the game ruled out a player who could have given the Wallabies a lift.3 BRIGHT SPOTS FOR WALLABIESReplacement lock Darcy Swain pinched a couple of South African lineouts to make a mark off the bench. Equally, Andrew Kellaway showed a little of what make him such a hit in 2021.Tom Wright’s sound work under the high ball in the back three was a positive too.The Wallabies had so little possession or synched backline play that it was hard for the likes of winger Marika Koroibete to get the ball in good positions.4 ALLIANZ STADIUMA brilliant new venue and, unlike the previous stadium on this site, the roof works by keeping the rain off the fans.The stadium was a winner with Wallabies’ fans. It will be even more so for the NSW Waratahs who will have a regular home ground for the first time since 2018.5 YOUNG STARS FOR THE RUGBY WORLD CUPThis season, Australian fans have had a glimpse of two young stars who will make a real mark on next year’s Rugby World Cup in France.In July, it was England winger Henry Arundell. Tonight, it was classy South African Canan Moodie. His superb kick-catch on the fly for his try on half-time was both vital to outcome and sign of how good he already is at 19. Click Here: Cristiano Ronaldo Jersey Sale
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