Australia come from 22-0 down to beat South Africa

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Australia lost their recent home series 2-1 to the British and Irish Lions Steve Sutcliffe BBC Sport journalist

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South Africa (22) 22

Tries: Arendse, Esterhuizen, Kolisi Pens: Libbok, Cons: Libbok 2

Australia (5) 38

Tries: Pietsch, Wilson 2, Jorgensen, Suaalii, Wright Cons: O'Connor 4

Australia came from 22-0 down to beat world champions South Africa 38-22 in Johannesburg in the opening match of the Rugby Championship.

Joe Schmidt's side appeared to be on their way towards a chastening defeat a quarter of the way through the game but rallied in remarkable fashion to claim their first victory at Ellis Park since 1963.

The Springboks dominated the opening 20 minutes and e

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