Wallabies left more points on the park than Springboks
Analysis: The Springboks missed key points off the tee but the Wallabies also missed chances in their match.
Ben Smith
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A former financial analyst & auditor in retail banking, Ben is a columnist at RugbyPass specialising in opinion-based analysis, breaking down rugby as he sees it, to uncover what professional teams are trying to do around the world.
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