9 Oct 2011

Australia into semi-finals

7:58 pm on 9 October 2011

Australia have beaten South Africa 11-9 in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Wellington.

The defending champion Springboks dominated territory and possession, but couldn't turn that into enough points.

The Wallabies captain James Horwill scored a try after 11 minutes and the Wallabies went to the break leading 8-3.

Morne Steyn kicked 2 penalties and then a drop goal that put the Boks in front with 20 minutes to play.

However James O'Connor kicked the match-winning penalty for Australia with 10 minutes to play.

In the semi-finals Australia will play the winner of tonight's match between New Zealand and Argentina.