Wallabies play with energy and substance to defeat Springboks

Australia 23-17 South Africa at Suncorp StadiumMichael Cheika’s side get confidence boost against SpringboksAustralia played with energy, substance and style to defeat South Africa 23-17 in Brisbane, a performance which snapped a six-Test losing streak, left the Mandela Plate in the ARU’s trophy cabinet and went some way to easing pressure on Michael Cheika’s beleaguered team.  With a defensive tenet that gave the Springboks little space, and attack which was equal parts guile, variety and strong running lines – and all largely orchestrated by a resurgent Quade Cooper – the Wallabies were…