Boks rue late Jantjies miss

FLYHALF Elton Jantjies missed a last-minute penalty as South Africa and Australia drew 27-27 at the Free State Stadium Bloemfontaine.

Jantjies had a chance to win it for the home side with a kick from a tight angle but hit it well wide soon after slotting in an easier effort to bring the Springboks back level.

Both sides scored three tries in an exhausting match at altitude with players on both teams looking as though they were out on their feet at the end of 80 minutes. Australia were 13-10 ahead at the break.

Marika Koroibete, making his first start for the Wallabies, scored two tries but also gave away the penalty that might have led to his side’s defeat had Jantjies not squandered the opportunity.