Cheika relief as Wallabies snap losing streak

Australia edged South Africa 23-17 to snap a six-game losing streak and ease pressure on coach Michael Cheika in the Rugby Championship on Saturday. After being down 14-13 at half-time, the Australians took control of the second period and were 23-14 up within the last 20 minutes thanks to a Bernard Foley try. The Springboks fought back to within six points, but the hosts survived to give the embattled Cheika some breathing space with their first win of the year.