Last weekend's Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and Wallabies in Brisbane wasn’t just another match—it was a masterclass in rugby strategy that left fans and experts in awe. The highlight of the game? A mind-blowing lineout move that led to South Africa’s first try, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
Nine minutes into the match, the Springboks executed a lineout that will be remembered for years to come. As Ben-Jason Dixon rose high to claim the ball just meters from Australia’s try line, everyone expected the usual—take the ball down, set up a maul, and push forward. But Dixon had other plans. Instead of securing the ball, he tossed it back towards the sideline, where Eben Etzebeth was waiting, lifted by another pod of Springbok forwards.
The crowd gasped as Etzebeth swiftly handed the ball to captain Siya Kolisi, who charged forward to score the opening points of the game.
The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.
The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.
Next page
