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Paul de Villiers: Springboks will come back stronger after Australia defeat

Paul de Villiers insists the Springboks will use the defeat against Australia as added motivation when the Nations Championship resumes in November.

Jasper Wiese #8 of the South Africa Springboks takes selfies with fans after the game against the New Zealand All Blacks at M&T Bank Stadium on September 12, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Wiese sees valuable lessons in Perth defeat ahead of 2027 World Cup

Springbok No.8 Jasper Wiese believes the narrow defeat to Australia in Perth can provide the Boks with important lessons, particularly with next year’s World Cup set to be hosted in the country.

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Bok bruiser Jasper Wiese seeking learnings from Wallaby loss

Springbok hardman Jasper Wiese said the team is hoping to take some lessons from their dramatic 42-38 loss to the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday.

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Les Kiss praises Wallabies' composure after dramatic Springbok finish

Australia coach Les Kiss praised his side's composure after the Wallabies survived one of the most extraordinary finishes imaginable to defeat South Africa 42-38 in Perth.

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Rassie Erasmus: 'Nobody else to blame but ourselves'

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus refused to sugarcoat a frustrating night in Perth after South Africa lost a wild, high-scoring Test against Australia.

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Wallabies hold firm against late Springbok surge to claim scrappy win

The Springboks fought back bravely late in the second half but ultimately fell to a 42-38 defeat against Australia in Perth on Sunday.

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