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South Africa full-back Joost van der Westhuizen (left) is forced off with an injury and is replaced by Brent Russell

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Russell scores the game's first try before wing Wendell Sailor (pictured) touches down to put the Aussies ahead

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But the Springboks hit back with a superb try on 36 minutes to establish a 20-10 lead at the break

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Tries from Australia flanker Phil Waugh (left) and wing Joe Roff ensure a tense finish at Newlands

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Australia's prop Patricio Noriega goes on a trademark burst forward as they try everything to catch South Africa's score

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But South Africa hold on for a 26-22 victory that gets their Tri-Nations campaign off to the best possible start

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Next up for the Springboks in the Tri-Nations series is another home match against New Zealand on Saturday