Make no doubts about it, this was one of the finest victories in the Rennie era, if not the finest.
The Wallabies 30-17 win over world champions South Africa was the type of performance fans had been calling for and Rennie himself had been expecting out of his side.
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Whilst last Sunday was proof of a side who are now finding ways to win, Saturday's performance was arguably the best they have done in style since their Perth triumphs in 2019.
With their backs against the walls, there was a period of play where the new-look Wallabies was on display as the fruits of Rennie and the coaching staff started to show.
It is typified by a tenacious defensive style and a growing skill set from 1-23 which has legitimised their sudden rise to 3rd in the World Rugby Rankings.
Down a man, the Wallabies and Marika Koroibete set the scene late in the half, racing across the ground to produce a perfect counter ruck to cause the turnover, having filled in at flanker on the other side of the field.
However, a deft Faf de Klerk kick and a Lukhanyo Am try looked to undo his fantastic work as the Springboks hit the front for the first time in the game.
They seemed to sense the magnitude of the moment as they nearly unloaded their entire forwards replacements, with Marx, Koch and Smith coming on in the 46th minute looking to cement their lead.
What would follow would be an incredible period of play from the Wallabies as they not only repelled their attack but turned the momentum to secure an impressive win.
THE FIVE KEY MOMENTS WHICH TURNED THE MATCH
48th minute - Nic White, Wallabies catch rampaging South Africa out
White's kicking throughout the Springboks games has been a major factor and once again helped Australia when they needed it the most.
After a brutal run from Samu Kerevi, White found space behind their Springboks backline, getting the kick to sit up just in time for hooker Folau Fainga'a to charge through and put Mapimpi into touch on their 22.
From here, a quick lineout to Pete Samu, who had just come on for Lachie Swinton, allowed Australia to play the rapid style of Rugby which ultimately wore down South Africa, catching Handre Pollard off-side and winning the penalty right in front, allowing Quade Cooper to retake the lead.
58th minute - Wallabies cover defence turns the tide
Now trying to maintain a lead, the Wallabies were forced to react as the Springboks look to spread the ball after another positive gain from a bomb.
With numbers on the open side and the ball in the hand of captain Siya Kolisi, the Wallabies excellent scramble defence was on full display.
Samu would race across and shut down what looked to be a 3 on 1 advantage to cover Kolisi, with Len Ikitau forcing le Roux to make the wrong read, allowing him to put Mapimpi into touch.
59th minute - Hodge's pressure creates diamonds
Hodge may have had a below-average night under the high ball but his kicking and resulting pressure may have done enough to put him in prime position to take over the vacant fullback jersey with Tom Banks out indefinitely.
For a team struggling to exit, Hodge's big boot was a godsend as they held onto the lead, first putting on a picture-perfect shot in the 52nd minute from a bomb.
He would then back this up seven minutes later following Ikitau's heroics, pumping the ball long to de Allende before leading the charge alongside who else but Koroibete, producing a bone-rattling tackle to force the ball loose and flip the field.
61th minute - Props are tops as Koroibete breaks drought
With momentum on their side, it was time for their attack to shine.
Dave Rennie has made it clear his thoughts on the skill level of the Wallabies in his first 12 months in charge, wanting to play expansive football from 1-15. The fruits of his labour shone through on this play and ultimately changed the game.
Whilst the focus is rightfully on Taniela Tupou and his freak no-look pass to Koroibete, what goes unnoticed by many is that it’s his fellow prop Angus Bell who sets the play up, showing some great skills to hit Tupou quickly and take advantage of the overlap and his incredible skills, allowing Marika to break his drought.
Given his efforts throughout the game, it's fitting that Koroibete is the one to be rewarded on the score sheet, with the winger rewarded once again shortly afterwards.
66th minute - A full team effort
The comeback was capped by an incredible team effort that showed off the Wallabies ever-growing skillset and well-rounded abilities.
It starts with Reece Hodge, who nabs the pilfer after Quade Cooper makes a perfect legs tackle, with Cooper finishing with 15 tackles.
From here, it's the quick work of replacements Feleti Kaitu'u and Darcy Swain to spread the ball into space to Matt Philip, who finds Samu Kerevi.
This allowed another break, with Kerevi putting his namesake Samu through a hole.
Unlike last week, support was there as a sprinting Matt Philip showed incredible endurance to charge over the ball and ensure quick ball for Tate McDermott, who found Koroibete for his second.
From here, the Wallabies defended like a team possessed as a gassed South African pack failed to have any impact.
Despite multiple attempts at a 5 metre maul, the efforts of the forwards and coach Dan McKellar to not only identify the weak areas of last week but consolidate them in such a short time was incredible to see.
In his record-breaking match, it was only fitting that Michael Hooper would get a turnover late to seal the game, eventually followed by Kerevi with just 90 seconds to go.
The frustration for the former world number one-ranked side was clear to see as Jasper Wiese was lucky to only receive a yellow for a dangerous cleanout on Kerevi.
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Whilst there are still plenty of improvements if Australia wants to match it with the likes of New Zealand, back-to-back wins and in such a fashion as last night loom as the perfect launchpad for the Wallabies to take that next step ahead of the Spring Tour.
For Rennie and the side, the performance was a much-sought-after showing and proof they are doing the right things as they look to give Australia performances 'to be proud of.'
"We want to get the country behind us and you've got to give them performances to be proud of and hopefully we've made a start on that," he said after the match.
"It gives us belief and we've always felt the game we're trying to play is the right game for our group."
