Overview

• Australia pulled away with a late first‑quarter burst to lead 20-11 and extended the margin to 39-20 by half-time.
• The Proteas edged the third quarter 12-10 before the hosts closed out a 65-42 win to complete the series sweep.
• Coach Jenny van Dyk emphasized that improvements will require sustained work rather than quick fixes.
• South Africa used the match to assess combinations, with debutant Juanita van Tonder introduced at goalkeeper alongside other tactical changes.
• The result marked Australia’s 49th consecutive Test win over South Africa, following earlier series scores of 64-53 and 67-40.