Rugby-Australia’s squad development behind improved results, Kellaway says

Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - South Africa v Australia - Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa - August 16, 2025 South Africa's Damian Willemse in action with Australia's Andrew Kellaway REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -It has been a lean few years for Australian rugby but wing Andrew Kellaway believes the patient development of experience in their squad has resulted in their impressive back-to-back wins over the British & Irish Lions and South Africa.

Kellaway came off the bench in the first half of Saturday’s stunning 38-22 Rugby Championship victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, where Australia had not won for 62 years and rallied from 22 points down after 18 minutes.