New-look Wallabies Pass Audition Ahead Of South Africa Showdowns

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newlook wallabies pass audition ahead of south africa showdowns

Australia coach Joe Schmidt said the audition for the Rugby Championship was over after a revamped Wallabies continued their win streak ahead of facing world champions South Africa.

Australia are unbeaten since the New Zealander took the reins, the latest win a 40-29 success against a gritty Georgia on Saturday in Sydney after consecutive victories against Wales.

Australia had won just two of their previous nine Tests during a tumultuous period under former coach Eddie Jones.

The Wallabies appeared headed for an emphaticvictory against Georgia afterthree tries in an electric opening 20-minute burst gave them a 19-3 lead.

Performance dented by ill-discipline

But their performance was then marred by ill-discipline, with wing Filipo Daugunu red-carded for a dangerous tackle.