In the third rugby match of the 2004 Tri Nations, Australia defeated South Africa 30 points to 26.

The Springboks lead at half time 16 points to the Wallabies 15. During the second half the lead seesawed between the teams. Until Australian winger Clyde Rathbone tip-toed down the sideline to score a try against his nation of birth. Rathbone’s try gave Australia a 4 point lead, which despite a sprited attack from South Africa, was enough to give Australia the win and a bonus point for scoring four tries.

Australia - Tries: Lote Tuqiri, Stephen Larkham, Chris Latham, Clyde Rathbone. Conversions: Matt Giteau, Matt Burke. Penalties: Giteau (2).

South Africa - Tries: Jaco van der Westhuyzen, Jean de Villiers, Gaffie du Toit. Conversion: Percy Montgomery. Penalties: Montgomery (3).

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