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Springboks Rest Veterans and Ready New-Look Side For Perth Test

The one-off match gives coach Rassie Erasmus a chance to manage tired players as he trials squad depth ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Overview

  • The Springboks are training at their Terrigal base as they prepare to face Australia at Optus Stadium on Sunday, September 27.
  • Coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed on Saturday that Pieter‑Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende have been released from camp to return home and rest with their families.
  • Erasmus has signalled wider rotation to manage workloads after the four‑Test series with New Zealand and will name his matchday 23 on Tuesday at 10:30 South African time.
  • Coverage highlights the tactical challenge posed by Les Kiss’s refreshed Wallabies, who have won four of their last five Tests and will be ‘fresh’ against a partly rotated Bok side.
  • The Perth fixture is being treated as a practical World Cup rehearsal to test combinations and give players experience of Australian venues while influencing final selection for the Nations Championship and 2027 build‑up.