South Africa slumped to their third consecutive Tri Nations defeat in 2011, going down 14-9 to Australia at Kings Park in Durban this morning.

The Wallabies scored all their points in the second half as they came back from being 6-0 down at halftime, scoring the only try of the game through centre Pat McCabe.

For many South African fans the ‘real’ Tri Nations kicked off in Durban as the defending world champions brought back the bulk of the first-choice players and lined up the most experienced Springbok team in history.

The result means that South Africa can no longer win the Tri Nations - the 2011 crown will be decided when the All Blacks visit Brisbane at the end of the month.


Story by: Ronal Deo
[Source: Rugby Heaven]