The Springboks will be looking to secure another crucial win over the Wallabies on Saturday, but a new-look side will also be wary of a backlash after last weekend’s one-sided result.
This Saturday’s ‘rematch’ kicks off at 11:55 (SA time) and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
How the Springboks and Wallabies will line up:
Springboks – 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Lukhanyo Am, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Morne van den Berg, 8 Elrigh Louw, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Marco van Staden, 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 Salmaan Moerat (c), 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 1 Jan-Hendrik Wessels.
Subs: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Eben Etzebeth, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Manie Libbok, 23 Handre Pollard.
Australia – 15 Tom Wright, 14 Andrew Kellaway, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Hunter Paisami, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Nic White, 8 Harry Wilson, 7 Carlo Tizzano, 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 4 Angus Blyth, 3 Allan Alaalatoa (c), 2 Josh Nasser, 1 Angus Bell.
Subs: 16. Billy Pollard, 17 James Slipper, 18. Zane Nonggorr, 19 Tom Hooper, 20 Seru Uru, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Ben Donaldson, 23 Max Jorgensen.
Date: Saturday, August 17
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Kick-off: 17.45 (11.45 SA time; 09.45 GMT)
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Luke Pearce (England), Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
TMO: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
Ready for battle
Meanwhile, on Friday, Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasised the importance of producing a desperate performance against the Wallabies in Perth.
“I thought the team was exceptional last week,” said Moerat, who was called up as a late injury replacement in Brisbane after RG Snyman and Ruan Nortje were ruled out of the clash due to niggles.
“Everyone bought into the plan, and they were desperate, and we are determined to back it up this weekend.
“Australia will be desperate to turn things around, and we are well aware of that, so our challenge will be to be equally as desperate, if not more desperate on Saturday.”
Stick and Moerat were delighted to see a few young players get an opportunity alongside a bunch of veterans in the match, especially against a Tier 1 team such as Australia, and said they had full faith in the players to deliver on the expectations on them.
“Our main goal is always to win games, and that’s something we don’t take for granted,” said Stick.
“We are also trying to transform the team, and we have 33 players here, who have all been working hard for their opportunity. So, I’m excited to see the young guys like Morne (van den Berg) and a few others receive an opportunity, while players like Lukhanyo (Am) have the done the job before.
“As coaches we trust all the players here and we are thrilled to see them get a chance to prove themselves. We believe in these guys to lift their hands and to give the coaches the answers they are looking for before the New Zealand Tests, so we are excited to see what they dish up.”