The Springboks are rarely beaten, but Australia pulled off a shocking comeback that stunned world rugby. South Africa’s rugby giants are usually dominant and feared everywhere. They enter almost every contest as overwhelming favourites, thanks to their power and precision.
Fans expect relentless scrums, punishing tackles, and decisive tries. At halftime, the script looked familiar as the Springboks led 22-05. Confidence grew, and many expected another crushing victory. However, rugby can be cruelly unpredictable.
Australia clawed back, punishing mistakes and shifting momentum. By full time, the unthinkable had happened—the Springboks suffered a rare collapse, leaving fans completely shell-shocked.
Australia legend Eddie Jones laughs at the Springboks
Australia completed an astonishing turnaround, defeating the Springboks 38-22 after trailing heavily. The second half exposed South Africa’s lapses in focus and discipline. Tries flowed for the Wallabies as the Springboks faltered. Fans could hardly believe the collapse, considering the strong start.
After the match, Australian legend Eddie Jones mocked the world champions. He quipped, “They stop putting butter…. put it straight in the toaster.” His words sparked laughter but also highlighted South Africa’s second-half meltdown. The result shocked analysts worldwide.
How could the best team lose control so completely? Australia’s resurgence showed resilience, while the Springboks looked rattled. Many supporters expressed frustration, calling it one of the team’s worst recent defeats. The loss served as a brutal reminder: no game is safe until the final whistle.
What fans say
After the Australia legend Eddie Jones laughed at the Springboks, fans had a lot to say.
@Rucking Oaf “I think what he’s trying to say is that the Boks stopped doing the basics and tried to jump straight to expansive, loose rugby. Jumped to Step 2 without doing Step 1 first. Didn’t “earn the right” etc.”
@Richard Hughes “So Eddie shouldn’t be teaching anyone how to play rugby – or how to make toast 
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@Dr Chris van Niekerk “When you win ,everybody loves you .When you lose ….. Naas Botha summed it up decades ago.”
@matti boy! “i usually put the butter on the toast after it comes out the toaster idk tho”
@Chris 
“Getting rugby advice from Eddie is like getting relationship advice from a washed up star”
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