The Springboks have dropped one place in the latest World Rugby rankings after their loss against Ireland, while the Wallabies have dropped to a record low.
Australia captain Will Skelton believes speculation has been "knocked on the head" linking Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones with Japan.
Australia coach Eddie Jones has apologised to Australian fans and assured them he is still the right man for the job following an embarrassing loss to Wales at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.
Wales advanced to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after crushing Australia 40-6 and leaving Eddie Jones' team close to pool-stage elimination.
Warren Gatland believes there will be degrees of desperation on both sides when Wales tackle Rugby World Cup rivals Australia on Sunday.
Samu Kerevi stresses the need for Australia to cast aside outside pressures as they fight for Rugby World Cup survival against Wales this Sunday.