I’m  sitting in the media centre at Suncorp Stadium next to Bob Skinstad and Matt Pearce of Supersport, the SA rugby commentators.

The Springboks got a massive cheer on their arrival onto the field to warm-up. There are swarms of Springbok jumpers around the ground and in the crowd.

The Springboks look massively impressive. Just need to ensure we get the job done now!

It was awesome to hear the national anthems! Tremendous pride to hear ‘Nkosi Sikeleli!

5th Min- Wallaby penalty after a great start for the Springboks. Giteau from just inside the Springbok half kicks it and the roar is deafening. Australia lead 3-0.

13th Min – It’s been a tight contest. I just feel the Springboks are just about to break loose. The Wallabies are trying to spread the ball, probably their best chance.

17th Min – Great Springbok cover defence and Bryan Habana has just saved a try in the corner. Phew! What a roar from the Aussie crowd though. Sickening!

21st Min – Springboks look dangerous with ball in hand but just making a few handling errors. With the humidity here in Brisbane, it can make handling that much more difficult in the evening. C’mon Bokke!

23rd Min – Jacque Fourie so close after a great run by Jean de Villers through the middle.

26th Min – Springboks pinged for being offside? Matt Giteau nails the penalty and Australia unfortunately lead 6-0.

29th Min – Great snap shot drop goal from Morne Steyn and the boos go up from the Aaussie crowd. Narrows it to 6-3.

31st Min – Lachie Turner replaced by Peter Hynes who is predominantly a left wing.

33rd – Polota-Nau replaced by Stephen Moore.

35th Min – Good Springbok defence. Had to be desperate and Matt Giteau takes a right footed drop goal. Australia ahead 9-3.

36th Min – Springboks look to hit right back and earn a penalty. Adi Jacobs on for Bryan Habana. Morne Steyn nails the penalty. Australia ahead 9-6.

40th Min – Springboks so close but a forward pass disallows the try.

Halftime Wallabies 9 Springboks 6

A good half for the Wallabies. I just feel the Springboks have played a bit loose a76nd probably need to play tighter. Use the maul and box kick a bit more, and put pressure on the Wallaby back three, and strangle the life out of them.

45th Min – Springboks enjoying good territory. Have to make it count.

53rd Min – Wallbies disallowed a try. Phew, I thought it was going to be a penalty try for not being back ten.

55th Min – Awesome Springbok defence as the Aussie crowd start to urge their side. Springboks hanging in their like a champion side. Now they need to hit back.

61st Min – TMO rules no try after a well weighted Aussie kick, and Adi Jacbs threw it back to Matt Giteau. Close.

63rd Min – Wallabies work a good try through our midfield defence which had a huge gap. Aussies now ahead 16-6. Boks need to dig really deep now.

65th Min – Our scrum disintegrated. Aussies now have a penalty chance, and this game is slipping from our grasp. It’s going to take something special to come back.

67th Min – Nothing more annoying than an Australian crowd! Especially when we’re losing.

76th Min – Game is sealed for the Wallabies as James O’Connor scores a try. Something about Brisbane that just ain’t right for the Boks. With the conversion wide Australia still lead 21-6. Ouch!

Full time Wallabies 21 Springboks 6

Not a good result for the Springboks. I thought momentum changed when Brussouw and Botha went off, but we were only just in the contest at that stage anyway. Disappointing but hopefully we can boune back next week against the All Blacks.

The Wallabies played well and Berrick Barnes was outstanding at running their backline.