Australia takes on the new-look Springboks in one-off rugby test in Perth
South Africa's Springboks are set to face Australia in a rugby test match in Perth, featuring a significantly altered lineup following their series win against New Zealand. Australia has adjusted its strategy, including moving Joseph-Aukuso Sua'alii to the wing to counter the Springboks' aerial game.
Why it matters
This match is a key event in international rugby, highlighting the strategic depth and tactical adjustments of top-tier national teams.
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.
Expatriate South Africans in the Western Australia state capital have always showed up in droves at previous matches by their national team, and Sunday will likely be no different.
What will be different is the Springboks starting side from their win over New Zealand in the final match of the series -- 13 changes . Only lock Eben Etzebeth and winger Ethan Hooker retained their starting roles from the team that beat the All Blacks 43-28 at Baltimore to seal the 3-1 series win in the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.
Etzebeth will extend his record as the most capped Springbok of all time to 147 test matches.
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