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.
Andy Farrell has described the dramatic moment during Thursday's training session in Melbourne when Garry Ringrose approached him to say he could no longer take his place in the Lions side for Saturday's Test.
Flanker Rob Valetini will run out in front of his hometown against the British and Irish Lions at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday night.
Andy Farrell has named his son Owen on the bench for the second British and Irish Lions Test against Australia at the MCG in Melbourne on Saturday night.
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."