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Springboks Prepare For Perth Test as Erasmus Sends Two Veterans Home

The one-off 27 September fixture offers South Africa an opportunity to manage tired players by trialling combinations ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 23: Jesse Kriel (Captain) of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at DHL Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Springboks are training in Terrigal and will face the Wallabies at Optus Stadium on Sunday, 27 September in a one-off Test.
  • Coach Rassie Erasmus described the match as "massive" because Australia will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup and because the Wallabies are in strong recent form under Les Kiss.
  • Erasmus confirmed Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende were released from the touring squad to return home for rest and family time after the gruelling RGR series.
  • South Africa plans workload management and squad rotation with several senior players likely to be rested and the match seen as a chance to give game time to fringe players.
  • Kickoff has been published for 11:45 SA time with live coverage on SuperSport, and selectors will use the Perth game to assess combinations ahead of the Nations Championship and World Cup build-up.