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Robbie Deans hailed the resilience of Australia after they sealed a dramatic 41-39 victory over South Africa in a see-saw battle in Bloemfontein.
Kurtley Beale was the hero when he landed a late penalty to help break a 47-year drought for the Wallabies at South African altitude.
In a remarkable encounter at Vodacom Park, the world champions looked dead and buried shortly before half-time when they trailed 31-6 but fought back in emphatic fashion.
They looked set to emulate last week's fight-back in Pretoria when they twice overturned a 14-point deficit to win 44-31, before Beale sent over a 55-metre kick from the right shortly before full time.
It sealed a first win on the Highveld for the visitors since 1963 when they won in Johannesburg and Deans said: "Overall, I was very pleased with the resilience shown by this side.
"This was the most experienced Bok side in history up against a young Wallabies side, so to achieve that landmark (a win on the Highveld) is significant.
"It will serve us well going forward."
The Australian boss also hailed the composure shown by Beale, who had earlier made a few blunders that led to points for the world champions.
He continued: "I knew it was always going to be a good prospect with KB.
"It must have been pretty humiliating to take a ball in the head in front of a capacity crowd, but he showed a lot to nail that kick."
Opposite number Peter de Villiers castigated his side for their poor defence, but felt the turning point was an error from referee Alain Rolland in the build-up to a late Drew Mitchell try.
He said: "If we execute our plans perfectly, it will be very difficult to score against us.
"We needed to show more character on defence, like we did in Soweto and last week at Loftus.
"I think the turning point was the line-out where we got penalised.
"The ball did not travel five metres and we were expecting them to be penalised for that, but instead we got penalised and they scored.
"While we can look for answers, the fact is that we can't afford to play catch-up two weeks in a row."
And the under-fire Springbok boss insisted his side were on the right track despite the loss.
He added: "If you look at how we started this one, I think we showed character to come back.
"Our structures are in place and they can take us to World Cup if executed properly."
Comments
Jagman says...
justice_4_all says...
@jagman, Are you always this far behind?
I'll just be another person who won't use this site again because they are sick and tired of the crap that you write. Pity as 90% of people seem ok, you are obviously an idiot, who can't accept other peoples opinions, and therefore find the need to try to belittle and them in a public forum. Don't bother replying, as I won't be reading it loser.
Posted 08:01 06th September 2010
justice_4_all says...
@jagman, Are you always this far behind?
Posted 06:36 06th September 2010
Jagman says...
justice_4_all says...
@Jagman. If you had just a smidgen logic, you would understand that I did not insult all Kiwis and my remark was not anti-Kiwi....just anti one stupid Kiwi. Now that you've identified yourself as a bit thick too. Why don't you two start a little club?
The editor says.... justice_4_all and Siwi : Guys, this is getting tiresome. The comments section is for healthy debate about RUGBY. If you want to have a go at each other, please take your handbags to the forum. Otherwise stick to the topic and forget the mudslinging.
The editor has spoken, pull you head in or piss off, people want to have dicussion, not listen to bully boy personal abuse.
Posted 21:31 05th September 2010
brin says...
PdV
Fact --- Super 14 finalists -- two SA teams --- no PdV
Trinations --- wooden sponn for SA with PdV
This says it all!!!
Posted 17:17 05th September 2010
justice_4_all says...
@siwi and InternationalXV, Other than gthe "ribbing" or what I called jeering, I have no problem with what you are saying. I am 100% aligned. Get rid of PDV now for the good Bok rugby, Trinations, and world rugby.....the ribbing just felt a bit like kicking the blind man's dog. There is no pain due to the result (disappointment that we are not better, yes but not pain). We were beaten by one team that is miles ahead and by another that is somewhat better than we are right now. I beleive that we have the talent to be a contender for the top spot with a lot of work, but more importantly with some major changes i.e a decent coach and John Smit starting his coaching career as assistant coach instead of trying to keep up.
Posted 16:06 05th September 2010
InternationalXV says...
Siwi is 100% correct. There is no doubt or ambiguity about it. PvD's absolute unwillingness to look internally just reflects gross incompetence. Quite frankly the Bok jersey deserves better respect than what the current administration are giving it. Once pushed onto the international domain it becomes everyones business. We all have a vested interested in "Our game" maintaining professional standards both on and off the pitch.
Posted 15:11 05th September 2010
Siwi says...
justice_4_all as I said before this is all in good fun. Accept that you've been thrashed and take the ribbing. Your management team are the laughing stock of World Rugby, the Bokke supporter are not. You are at the lowest point you can be, maybe... Give us a break and let us have fun at your expense, you'll get us back that a gaurentee. How would you like to be on the end of endless choker jokes for 12 years ;-) Cheers my mate!
Posted 14:47 05th September 2010
justice_4_all says...
@powerplay, you are right. It is everybody's buisness. Siwi just set me off with his adolescent jeering. I want PDV to go as much as anybody...so that we can come back with a team and plan that is worthy of the TriNations.
Posted 14:32 05th September 2010
justice_4_all says...
@siwi, Right, we agree PDV should go ASAP, but do you really think your kind of support will help? I doubt it; in fact, illogical, stupid, Saffas "disgust me" sentiments and preadolescent scatology about "wooden spoons" and orifices will prolong his stay which is good for AB and Oz fans IF all you care about is winning....and that is all you (you personally, NOT all Kiwis or Kiwi fans...got that Jagmonkey?) care about as far as I can see. When you grow up, if indeed you do grow up (which presuposes a degree of intelligence thus far not noted), you will realize that there is far more to rugby than being able to lean out of your tenement window and jeer ape-like at civilization as it meander reluctantly past your little piece of the bog.
The editor says.... justice_4_all and Siwi : Guys, this is getting tiresome. The comments section is for healthy debate about RUGBY. If you want to have a go at each other, please take your handbags to the forum. Otherwise stick to the topic and forget the mudslinging.
Posted 14:19 05th September 2010
tafiwi says...
@Bloemboy
As a Welsh Kiwi who is a dyed-in-the-wool rugby fan, I totally agree with you. The new rules may be producing tryfests "20/20" style but great defense will win the RWC - as ever.
Posted 13:39 05th September 2010
Siwi says...
@justice_4_all I didn't mean to upset you pal but you seem to agree that Numpty Noo should not be there. Are SA supporters the only ones allowed an opinion. I am only trying to support you as your Union are not listening to you the supporters. As a offer of friendship how about you have the spoon and I'll offer you some KY Jelly to make the insertion less uncomfortable. ;-) All jokes aside I am only having a bit of fun I do feel your pain, I think the entire rugby world feels your pain. If we can't have a dig and a laugh then the fun runs out a little don't you think. If you cant laugh you can only cry. I hear there is a new movie coming out called "Instructucus'' about a rugby nation who forgot how to play.
Posted 13:00 05th September 2010
justice_4_all says...
@Jagman. If you had just a smidgen logic, you would understand that I did not insult all Kiwis and my remark was not anti-Kiwi....just anti one stupid Kiwi. Now that you've identified yourself as a bit thick too. Why don't you two start a little club?
Posted 12:08 05th September 2010
blackbeast says...
hey guys, as a kiwi i must say that game was beauty to watch. It had everything you'd want in a true test match with 2 of rugby's best. to the bok fans, hard luke.... but don't panic youre boys will bring it on next year, they've really got to get rid of PDV he is such a distraction for youre mighty boks. to aussie's, well done ..... you guys really pulled out a big game. Guys i really do think the big 3 are playing better rugby then any other country in the world and i am so glad we are a part of the tri nation. Agentina must be counting the days ohhhh how lucky they must feel. thank god we're not involved with the borring britts. 1 of the Sanza 3 to win world cup..... come on the blacks.
Posted 12:00 05th September 2010
powerplay says...
@justice_4_all
This is a public website, get over it. Many people say stuff about Robbie Deans, Henry and co, Eddie Jones, etc, etc. Do you hear them saying, "this is our business not yours!?"
By the way, if an international coach is not his job properly, it will affect other nations-this mean its everyones business!
Posted 11:54 05th September 2010
abrad says...
I was absolutely mortified to hear the booing of teh team and to Bryan Haban from my fellow South Africans. A disgrace.
Posted 11:42 05th September 2010
dylster says...
i think its pretty poor for the bok supporters to boo there own team, cmon they are giving it all they got. and they proved they are worthy of your support with that awesome comeback. bit of a poor attitude i reckon.
i cant remember the kiwis ever booing the ABs? (might be wrong?)
Beale looks like hes on speed, that guy is dangerous! and mitchell again is proving his class.
Posted 10:04 05th September 2010
Jagman says...
justice_4_all says...
@Siwi (is that an acronym for Stupid Kiwi?
Another anti Kiwi statement, I suppose at least this time you didn't make threating remarks, maybe planet rugby needs to look into posts like that....
Posted 08:40 05th September 2010
bloemboy says...
Justice...
The problem is that Siwi is right. As for the fans booing Habana, you are right, though I think that the booing was more for PdV who has persisted in picking Habana when Gio or Bjorn Basson would clearly be better options. Of course, if they were booing PdV, we could select the reasons for this from a very very very very long list of reasons to believe that he is clueless and incapable of understanding that rugby happens in 80 minutes on the field and not in his deep, dark and dangerous planning room.
Posted 08:17 05th September 2010
bloemboy says...
As a Bok fan, I am embarrased that my team is represented by someone that makes us look like we are incapable of anything but a world class whinge. He is not representative of us as a nation and I for one hope he is on his little horse without further ado.
To the Wallabies, well done. You guys have uncovered a gem in Beale and long may he prosper. In Pocock, ditto.
It is amazing that we probably scored more tries in this Trinations than in any previous edition. I cannot remember when last we conceded this many tries (if ever) in a year, never mind one series.
I still have this irrational confidence that someone at Rugby SA will wake up this morning and decide that we need a competent coach as soon as possible to ensure that all Bok games are shown on the sports channel and not on Comedy Hour.
I am disappointed to see people lauding these tests. This was not a great game and neither was last week. The best match of this Trinations was SA vs AB in South Africa where both teams played well and put in a solid performance reflecting test rugby. The last two weeks have resembled the cheap thrills of a 20/20 Cricket match. Just because there are lots of tries does not make it an excellent match.
Lets hope that all 3 teams are on top of their game next year and may the best team win.
Posted 08:12 05th September 2010
countryboy says...
PDV: "If we execute our plans perfectly, it will be very difficult to score against us. "
Seriously, is he on drugs? I've seen turnstiles with more tackling nous than the Boks have shown this year. I suspect the Under 9 Girls touch-rugby team from the School for the Blind could score a brace of tries against the Boks at the moment.In fact, I'm expecting a call-up to the Bok squad at any moment, even though I've never been able to really operate at top speed since losing a leg and an arm in the war.
Posted 08:03 05th September 2010