The Springboks score their first try early in the match, with hooker Johan Grobbelaar credited for the score. Brisbane Times, The Age, and the Sydney Morning Herald all report that the early try gives the defending world champions a lead.
According to each outlet, the Springboks lead 10-3 after 10 minutes. The three reports focus on the same early sequence and outcome, describing Grobbelaar’s try as the key moment that establishes the scoreline in the opening stage of the game. None of the provided summaries include further details beyond the early lead, such as how the remaining points are scored or any later developments.
Overall, the outlets align on the timing (within the first 10 minutes), the scorer (Johan Grobbelaar), and the match state at that point (Springboks leading 10-3).
