Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten half-century led Australia to a sensational two-wicket win over South Africa in the final T20 and clinched the series 2-1.

Australia produce a stunning fightback to beat world champions South Africa in Johannesburg in the opening match of the Rugby Championship.

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii had his nose bloodied by Eben Etzebeth. Will Skelton was being bullied. O’Connor, parachuted in at outhalf, had been steamrollered on three occasions. The Wallabies had arrived in Johannesburg with reputations enhanced after their Lions series defeat. This felt like a reality check.