Australia Edge South Africa 42-38 in Perth, Extending Unbeaten Run

In a dramatic Perth Stadium showdown, the Wallabies secured a 42-38 victory over a second‑string South Africa side, finishing the match with only 11 men. New coach Les Kiss’s team had built a 25‑point lead by the 65th minute, thanks to tries from Len Ikitau, Ben Donaldson, Ryan Lonergan, and Max Jorgensen, and 17 penalty points from Lonergan. South Africa, led by captain Andre Esterhuizen, staged a late rally, scoring four tries and a penalty try in the final ten minutes, but discipline lapses and a series of yellow cards for Australian players prevented a comeback. The win marks Australia’s fifth consecutive test win under Kiss and keeps their unbeaten streak alive as they prepare for back‑to‑back matches against the All Blacks.