Ewen McKenzie hails Australia’s resolve as last-gasp try denies South Africa

Ewen McKenzie, the Australia coach, praised his team’s character after they
rebounded from a hammering by New Zealand to beat South Africa in the Rugby
Championship with a last-minute converted try.



Rob Horne’s score, and Bernard Foley’s conversion gave Australia a 24-23
victory over South Africa in a rain-soaked encounter in Perth, despite the
home side having trailed for much of the match.



However, a 65th-minute yellow card for Bryan Habana, in his 100th Test, swung
the game in Australia’s favour and their persistence paid off as the South
Africa defence finally buckled in the…