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Springboks arrive in Australia for taste of next year's World Cup
Rassie Erasmus said player management will be key after the squad’s 17-hour trip and a demanding recent schedule.
- The Springboks arrived in Australia on Wednesday following their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series victory in the USA, with Coach Rassie Erasmus turning his attention to the one-off Test against the Wallabies at Optus Stadium on September 27.
- Traveling from Baltimore to Dallas on Monday, the squad completed a trans-Pacific journey exceeding 17 hours and covering around 15 760km before establishing their base in Terrigal to begin preparations.
- Head of Athletic Performance Andy Edwards is coordinating with logistics staff to manage player recovery, as Erasmus emphasized that careful management is essential to ensure the squad is physically and mentally ready.
- This match at Optus Stadium provides the Springboks another opportunity to prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, which will be hosted in Australia, after gaining experience in the United States, home of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
- Beyond next week's clash, the Springboks will face Romania in Perth on October 22, 2027, in their third Rugby World Cup pool game before the Nations Championship resumes during the end-of-year tour.
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Springboks arrive in Australia ready for another massive challenge
The Springboks arrived in Australia from the USA on Wednesday morning local time (late Tuesday night SA time) following their series victory in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, presented by the Castle Double Malt, gearing up for another massive challenge, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus saying they were ready to begin their preparations for their one-off Test against the Wallabies in Perth. The match, which will be hosted at the Optus Stadium on Sunday…
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