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Test Rugby LIVE: Boks responded to level scores again in high-octane clash

The Age Iain Payten

27 Sept 2026 19:15 AEST Summary

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27 Sept 2026 20:33 AEST the headline was changed: Test Rugby LIVE: ~~Can the Wallabies upset the world champion Springboks~~ Boks hit back to level scores again in high-octane clash

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Australia are aiming to repeat their heroics in South Africa last year by downing the world no.1 Springboks at Optus Stadium in Perth.

Headline as published: Test Rugby LIVE: Boks hit back to level scores again in high-octane clash

Half-time in the first grade game - NRL trial game, Davies Park, West End, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia David Jackmanson / flickr, CC BY

Half-time in the first grade game - NRL trial game, Davies Park, West End, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia David Jackmanson / flickr, CC BY

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