South Africa break seven-year drought

PERTH - South Africa secured their first away win in the Tri-Nations since 1998 with a 22-19 (halftime 14-6) victory over Australia on Saturday.

Wing Bryan Habana scored two breakaway tries in either half to condemn the Wallabies to their fourth straight loss -- their worst sequence of defeats since 1982.

Australia enjoyed the bulk of the possession and territory but could not break down a resolute Springbok defence, which again proved the difference in the match.

South Africa top the Tri-Nations standings with 12 points from three games. Australia prop up the table with two points, behind New Zealand on five.

- REUTERS