Australia's 67-27 Rugby Championship loss to Argentina was the most points they have conceded in a Test, passing the 61-22 hammering they copped in South Africa in 1997.
Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa batted off speculation about a freak situation in Perth against the Springboks where both sides were forced to go to uncontested scrums.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes Rassie Erasmus was "smart" rather than "brave" by making 10 changes for the Springboks' clash with the Wallabies.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits he's never seen a scene like Optus Stadium on Saturday as his side suffered an unbelievably unlucky run of injuries in the front row.
The Springboks were delighted with their impressive start to the Rugby Championship after bagging two bonus-point wins in Australia, but Cheslin Kolbe stressed the importance of "keeping their feet on the ground".
The Wallabies are counting the cost of a physical Test against the Springboks after picking up a series of injuries in the 33-7 defeat.