In the Sydney Morning Herald Greg Growden finds beauty in the Wallabies rearguard action against South Africa.
"Thousands of jubilant Australian supporters joined in a rousing rendition of Waltzing Matilda that echoed around the Wellington Regional Stadium last night as the Wallabies desperately held on to beat the Springboks and ensure a World Cup semi-final encounter with the All Blacks next Sunday.
"The green and gold army's excitement was justified as this was the most courageous of Wallabies victories, as they were forced to defend virtually all night because they were unable to command any territory or possession.
"The defending World Cup champions, who were fielding their most experienced line-up, came close on countless occasions to score, but the Wallabies defence somehow held firm."
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