Australia prop James Slipper and winger Dylan Pietsch have been ruled out of the second Rugby Championship test against South Africa in a double blow to the Wallabies' hopes.

South Africa vs Australia is due to kick off at 4.10pm BST on Saturday 16 August at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Action, with coverage on the channel from 4pm BST. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Australia rallied from 22-0 down as captain Harry Wilson scored two tries in a stunning 38-22 bonus-point victory over South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday,

Some matches follow the most predictable script. Others flip it in spectacular style. Australia’s exploits at Ellis Park on Saturday belong to the latter category.

The Wallabies have claimed the most incredible of victories in South Africa, ending a 62-year winless drought and stunning the world champions at their home of rugby, Ellis Park, with a 38-22 win.

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Owen has been ruled out for the remainder of the white-ball series against South Africa due to a concussion after being struck on the helmet by Kagiso Rabada.

After 18 minutes of an unforgettable opening instalment to this year’s Rugby Championship, those wishing to stick the knife into Australian rugby – while also denigrating the Lions’ recent achievement – will have been feeling pretty smug;