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Australia Takes on the New-Look Springboks in One-Off Rugby Test in Perth

South Africa makes 13 changes, with Handre Pollard returning from injury and Andre Esterhuizen named captain for the one-off Test.

  • On Sunday, the Springboks will face the Wallabies at Perth Stadium with 13 changes to their starting lineup following their recent series victory over New Zealand.
  • Since 1998, South Africa and Australia have played 10 matches in Perth, holding an even record of 4 wins each and 2 draws heading into Sunday's encounter.
  • Lock Eben Etzebeth will extend his record to 147 test matches, while centre Andre Esterhuizen has been named skipper, becoming South Africa's 68th captain.
  • Coach Les Kiss has shifted Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to left wing for the Wallabies, a strategic move to counter the Springboks' aerial dominance from their New Zealand series.
  • Fresh off a 3-1 series win over New Zealand in the so-called "Greatest Rivalry," the Springboks arrive in Western Australia seeking to maintain momentum against their long-time rivals.
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Australia takes on the new-look Springboks in one-off rugby test in Perth

PERTH, Australia (AP) — After a huge 3-1 rugby series win over New Zealand in the so-called “Greatest Rivalry,” South Africa plays Australia on Sunday in what should be the friendly confines of Perth stadium in Western Australia.

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The Citizen broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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