The Springboks made it three from three in this year's Tri-Nations tournament after beating the Wallabies 29-17 at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

The Wallabies talked up a physical game during the build up but they came up short in this area on the day as the Boks out-muscled them in all facets of the game.

Ebrahim Moerat rates the Wallaby players.

Australia:

15 Adam Ashley-Cooper:
Came into the line nicely to score the first try of the match but his switch to the midfield to accommodate O'Connor's inclusion, seemed to affect his game.
6/10

14 Lachie Turner:
Certainly has plenty of pace and he kept the Boks under alot of pressure with his kick-off chases. Had minimal attacking opportunities though.
6/10

13 Stirling Mortlock (captain). (Replaced by O'Connor in 30th minute)
Left the fieled with an ankle injury and had a very quiet game up until the time he left.
5/10

12 Berrick Barnes:
Was able to take a lot of pressure off Giteau by providing a solid second kicking option, He dictated matters well with his educated boot and was one of the few Wallabies back that shone on the day.
7/10

11 Drew Mitchell:
Had very few attacking opportunities but he fielded the Boks' high bombs with ease.
6/10

10 Matt Giteau:
Was sin-binned for a silly charge on Fourie du Preez but he made up for it with a great try to keep the Wallabies in the game.
6/10

9 Luke Burgess: (Replaced by Genia in 55th minute)
Had a couple of sniping breaks but his service was a bit scrappy which put his back under a lot of pressure.
5/10

8 Wycliff Palu: (Replaced by Pocock in 55th minute)
Stood up to the Boks' physical challenge but he was well looked after by the Bok pack.
6/10

7 George Smith:
His battle with Heinrich Brussouw was one of the highlights of the match. His defence was also solid.
7/10

6 Richard Brown:
Another Wallaby sin-binned after a stupid attempt to steal the ball at the ruck. The Boks punished the Wallabies in his 10 minute absence.
4/10

5 Nathan Sharpe:
Struggled in the line-out against Matfield but he wasn't afraid to take the Boks on physically. A solid outing for the veteran lock.
6/10

4 James Horwill:
Was overpowered in the line-outs by his more illustrious opponent but he showed a willingness to take the Boks on physically.
4/10

3 Al Baxter: (Replaced by Alexander in 50th minute)
Stood up well to the 'Beast' in the scrums and did his job in the loose as well.
6/10

2 Stephen Moore: (Replaced by Polota-Nau 50th minute)
Was prominent in the loose but he struggled with accuracy in the line-outs. His workrate around the park was impressive.
7/10

1 Benn Robinson:
Has the uncanny ability to pop up in the right places at the right times and he stood firm in the scrums.
7/10

Replacements:

17 Ben Alexander (On for Baxter)
Had a quiet game but did what was expected of him.
6/10

18 Dean Mumm
Not used

19 David Pocock (On for Palu)
Lacked Palu's physicality but he brought some pace into the Wallaby back row.
5/10

20 Will Genia
His service was much better than Burgess and he brought a lot more fluidity to the Wallaby attack.
7/10

21 Peter Hynes
Not used

22 James O'Connor (on For Mortlock in 30th minute)
Was steady under the high ball and had a few brilliant attacking opportunities which could so easily have changed the complexion of the game.
7/10