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Bizarre audition: Williams thrives as Wallabies skipper

The cool and calm leadership of Jeremy Williams has played a key role in the 11-man Wallabies holding on for a famous win over South Africa in Perth.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 5:00 AM
Bizarre audition: Williams thrives as Wallabies skipper
Key Things to Know
  • Australia defeated South Africa 42-38 in a Test match in Perth.
  • Jeremy Williams took over as captain after Harry Wilson was sin-binned in the 70th minute.
  • The Wallabies were reduced to 11 players following four yellow cards in seven minutes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jeremy Williams stepped in as Wallabies captain during the final stretch of Australia's Test match against South Africa in Perth, guiding the team to a 42-38 victory. Australia led 42-17 before having four players sin-binned within seven minutes, reducing them to just 11 players on the field from the 76th to the 80th minute.

Williams took over the leadership role after regular captain Harry Wilson received a yellow card in the 70th minute, alongside Ryan Lonergan, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, and Hunter Paisami. Despite referee Andrea Piardi resorting to a mobile phone amid a communications breakdown, Williams and the Wallabies held off South Africa's late comeback to secure the win.

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