Springbok flanker Paul de Villiers was visibly disappointed after their defeat to the Wallabies but said it inspired the team to come back fighting when the Nations Championship resumes in November.
Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese is confident that the Boks will become stronger from their defeat to Australia ahead of the Nations Championship in Europe in November.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Andre Esterhuizen were frank in their assessment about the team’s disappointing defeat in a hard grind against the Wallabies at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, and accepted full blame for the result.
The Wallabies held their nerve under immense late pressure to fend off a determined Springbok surge and secure a 42-38 victory at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the Boks were preparing for an intense battle against the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday as they wrap up this leg of their international season.
Springbok prop Zachary Porthen is relishing the chance to face the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday, with the squad ready for the challenge in their final Test before the Nations Championship in November.
Springbok assistant coach Duane Vermeulen says the Wallabies will be well prepared for Sunday’s Perth Test after analysing the Boks and All Blacks during Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look team for their one-off Test against Australia in Perth on Saturday, which will mark significant occasions for No 8 Jasper Wiese as he earns his 50th Test cap off the replacements bench, while hybrid player Andre Esterhuizen will become the 68th player to captain South Africa.
Springbok legend Breyton Paulse has tipped the 10bet Lions as the South African team to watch in this year’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi say they are expecting a very different challenge against the Wallabies in Perth next Sunday, with the clash set to test the team in new ways.