All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes Rassie Erasmus was "smart" rather than "brave" by making 10 changes for the Springboks' clash with the Wallabies.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits he's never seen a scene like Optus Stadium on Saturday as his side suffered an unbelievably unlucky run of injuries in the front row.
The Springboks were delighted with their impressive start to the Rugby Championship after bagging two bonus-point wins in Australia, but Cheslin Kolbe stressed the importance of "keeping their feet on the ground".
The Wallabies are counting the cost of a physical Test against the Springboks after picking up a series of injuries in the 33-7 defeat.
The Wallabies' first Test in the 2024 Rugby Championship against the Rugby World Cup Champion Springboks this Saturday in Brisbane is a sell-out.
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach gave his new halfback partner Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu some peace of mind ahead of what will probably mark the biggest match of the young pivot's career.