Overview
- South Africa flew to Australia after their 3-1 series win over New Zealand and set up a training base in Terrigal ahead of the one-off Test at Optus Stadium on Sunday, September 27.
- Coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende have been released from camp to return home and spend time with their families after the gruelling four-Test series.
- Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi warned the Wallabies will be fresh and tactically different, so the Boks plan to adapt selection and tactics while keeping their core principles.
- Multiple outlets report further rotation is likely with senior players such as Jesse Kriel, Jasper Wiese, Eben Etzebeth and Malcolm Marx candidates to be rested and fringe players given chances.
- The Perth fixture is being treated as a high-value World Cup preview that will test squad depth, allow players to experience Australian venues and influence selections for the Nations Championship and 2027 squad.