Australian captain Harry Wilson expressed relief after the match, highlighting the team's discipline in the final minutes that helped secure their first Rugby Championship win since September 2022.

In team news, South Africa's coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed the return of Etzebeth after he completed a training session, despite initial announcements regarding his absence.

South Africa, the reigning Rugby World Cup champion, currently holds the top ranking in the world after a narrow victory over New Zealand in the final last October.

In that closely contested Rugby World Cup final held in Paris, South Africa edged out New Zealand with a score of 12-11, marking their fourth title.

Following their recent match, South Africa leads the Rugby Championship standings with 14 points, while New Zealand trails with 6 points, Argentina has 5 points, and Australia sits at the bottom with 4 points.

Despite facing challenges with penalties and turnovers, the Springboks managed to rally in the final minutes of their recent match, scoring two crucial tries to take the lead.

Key tries for South Africa in that match were scored by Bongi Mbonambi, Kwagga Smith, and Grant Williams, with Feinberg-Mngomezulu successfully converting four penalties and two tries.

Flyhalf Noah Lolesio faced criticism for his performance but ultimately contributed to the Wallabies' victory by securing a winning penalty.

The Wallabies displayed resilience, overcoming an early 10-0 deficit and trailing by nine points with half an hour remaining to secure a hard-fought win.

Currently, punters favor the Wallabies to defeat the Pumas, indicating a shift in expectations compared to the All Blacks facing the Springboks.

Looking ahead, the first Bledisloe Test is scheduled for September 21 in Sydney, adding intrigue as Joe Schmidt will coach against familiar players.

In 2026, a new competition for tier one nations from both hemispheres is set to begin, aimed at generating more revenue from international fixtures.