The Springboks are bracing for a fierce test from a Wallabies side coming off a massive series against the British & Irish Lions, but Rassie Erasmus believes his side will be ready for the challenge.
Veteran Wallaby prop Allan Alaalatoa has been ruled out of the third Test against the British and Irish Lions and is now in serious doubt for the Rugby Championship opener against the Springboks in South Africa.
World Rugby has confirmed that Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt will not be sanctioned after his remarks over the officiating of the second Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions.
The British and Irish Lions claimed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series against Australia following a dramatic 29-26 victory in front of close to 90 000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Wallabies back Harry Potter has strongly dismissed former England and British & Irish Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward's accusation that Australian rugby is plagued by a "losing mentality."
Head coach Andy Farrell has named his team to take on the Wallabies in the highly anticipated first Test of the British and Irish Lions Series in Brisbane on Saturday night.