Jaque Fourie scored a late try as South Africa opened their Tri-Nations campaign with a 28-19 victory over holders New Zealand.
The Wallabies lost their first Tri-Nations match to the All Blacks after taking an early lead.
The British and Irish Lions avoided a second successive series whitewash by thumping world champions South Africa 28-9.
Matt Giteau scored all his team's points as Australia defeated France 22-6 at the Olympic stadium on Saturday.
New Zealand are racing against time to get ready for their Tri-Nations title defence after a scratchy start to the international season.
South Africa survived a stirring fightback by the British and Irish Lions to win a pulsating first test 26-21.
New Zealand produced a vastly improved performance from their first test loss to beat France 14-10.
New Zealand will face an uphill battle to level their test series against France in Wellington next Saturday.
Teenage fullback James O'Connor celebrated his first full test appearance with a hat-trick of tries.
Australia opened their international season in ominous fashion with a record 55-7 thumping of the Barbarians.