New Zealand beat Australia to move top of the Rugby Championship table but South Africa will win the title if they defeat Argentina in their final game later on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Quinn Tupaea scored two tries as the All Blacks claimed a bonus-point 28-14 win in a rain-soaked Perth to move four points clear of South Africa.<\/p>\n
However, the Springbocks will claim back-to-back titles should they beat Argentina at Twickenham (14:00 BST). <\/p>\n
Centre Tupaea, who replaced the dropped Billy Proctor, swung the game in New Zealand’s favour with two quickfire tries late in the first half. <\/p>\n
Leroy Carter crossed in the eighth minute to give the visitors an early lead, but Australia responded with three penalties from the boot of Tane Edmed. <\/p>\n
Tupaea’s two tries, in the 30th and 36th minutes, handed the All Blacks a 17-9 lead at half-time. <\/p>\n
Australia’s Len Ikitau pulled a try back for the hosts midway through the second half, either side of penalties from New Zealand’s Damian McKenzie. <\/p>\n
But George Bower came off the bench to barge over seconds after the final hooter sounded to seal the win for New Zealand and hand them the attacking bonus point. <\/p>\n
With four points for a win, and South Africa boasting a far superior points difference than the All Blacks, the Springboks just need to beat the Pumas to take the title. <\/p>\n