Some matches follow the most predictable script. Others flip it in spectacular style. Australia’s exploits at Ellis Park on Saturday belong to the latter category.

With skipper Harry Wilson, fullback Tom Wright and veteran flyhalf James O'Connor starring, the Wallabies piled on four unanswered second-half tries to record Australia's first victory over the Springboks at altitude since 1963.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi reacts to South Africa’s surprising defeat against Australia in the Rugby Championship at the Ellis Park this weekend.

After 18 minutes of an unforgettable opening instalment to this year’s Rugby Championship, those wishing to stick the knife into Australian rugby – while also denigrating the British and Irish Lions’ recent achievement – will have been feeling pretty smug;

"The task at hand just looks to be too great as they go up against a well-oiled Springboks machine." #RSAvAUS #RugbyChampionship

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus admits embarrassment after South Africa’s disappointing loss to Australia in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Australia are counting the cost of their epic 38-22 Rugby Championship victory over South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday after wing Dylan Pietsch and experienced prop James Slipper were ruled out of Saturday's second test in Cape Town.

The Wallabies will begin their Rugby Championship campaign against the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg. The Australians are fresh off a thrilling 2-1 series defeat to the British & Irish Lions that saw Joe Schmidt's team claim the final Test in Sydney.

There was a huge shock in Ellis Park as Australia came from 22-0 down to win 38-22 against the Springboks in the Rugby Championship

Fans are encouraged to take the Gautrain to Park Station and from there, hop on to a PRASA train to the Ellis Park Stadium.

Rassie Erasmus feels he must take responsibility, along with the rest of his coaching staff, for the Springboks' loss against the Wallabies on Saturday.