Boks wary of Wallabies after grueling All Blacks series
by Craig Taylor · KickOffFresh from their 3-1 Greatest Rivalry Series win over the All Blacks, the Springboks are back in Test match mode as they face Australia in Perth next weekend.
The match will give the Springboks more answers on where their squad stands in the build-up to next year's Rugby World Cup Down Under.
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The big question on everyone’s lips is just what type of side coach Rassie Erasmus will select, after staying pretty consistent in his selections against New Zealand.
It’s expected that there will be significant rotation for the Perth clash, as Erasmus rests several stars and gives others a run-out before the resumption of the Nations Championship in November.
Erasmus was keeping his cards close to his chest, however, while acknowledging that the clash will be a real challenge.
“Australia is Australia,” Erasmus said on Friday.
“It's one of the Test matches we play against a great country, where the World Cup is being held next year.
“For us, it's massive to be able to play against a World Cup host in a big Test match, where they will be really fresh.
“And I think they got a 4 out of 5 [wins] in the last Test matches, and we come from a really tough series against New Zealand.
“It's a totally different challenge,” Erasmus said.
Sunday’s match kicks off at 11:45.