Springboks don’t have a stats advantage over Australia in Perth

An interesting statistic in Perth has helped frame the Springboks vs Wallabies clash this weekend.

Australia welcome the world champions to the Perth Stadium on 27 September for a one-off Test.

The Springboks are coming off a series win over New Zealand, and the Aussies are also on a hot streak.

Here’s what the statistics tell us about the upcoming clash in the city on Sunday.

Springboks vs Wallabies: Analysing the stats

In 10 games played against each other in the city, South Africa and Australia are even.

Dating back to 1998, the Springboks and Wallabies have 4 wins each, along with 2 draws.

Their most recent Perth clash was in August 2024, with the hosts run ragged by injuries.

South Africa recorded a 30-12 win, as Malcolm Marx scored twice from the rolling maul.

It’s worth noting that Perth has historically had multiple venues for international rugby matches.

The Subiaco Oval closed in 2017, with the Perth Stadium opening in 2018.

Head-to-head results vs Australia in Perth

W South Africa 30-12 Australia: 17 August 2024 (Perth Stadium)

D South Africa 23-23 Australia: 9 September 2017 (Perth Rectangular Stadium)

L South Africa 23-24 Australia: 6 September 2014 (Subiaco Oval)

L South Africa 19-26 Australia: 8 September 2012 (Subiaco Oval)

W South Africa 32-25 Australia: 29 August 2009 (Subiaco Oval)

L South Africa 9-16 Australia: 19 July 2008 (Subiaco Oval)

W South Africa 22-19 Australia: 20 August 2005 (Subiaco Oval)

L South Africa 26-30 Australia: 31 July 2004 (Subiaco Oval)

D South Africa 14-14 Australia: 18 August 2001 (Subiaco Oval)

W South Africa 14-13 Australia: 18 July 1998 (Subiaco Oval)

Other results in the city

The Springboks have played 2 other games in Perth, both during the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

South Africa got their campaign off to a perfect start with a 72-6 dismantling of Uruguay at the Subiaco Oval.

They were then smashed 6-25 by England at the same venue during the pool stage.

The Springboks were eliminated in the quarter-finals by New Zealand, with the English going on to claim their only Webb Ellis Trophy to date by defeating Australia.

CAN THE SPRINGBOKS CLAIM THE WIN AGAINST AUSTRALIA IN PERTH?

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