Overview
- Fullback Tom Wright was ruled out for the season with an ACL injury sustained less than four minutes into the 30-22 loss in Cape Town.
- Nic White and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii failed first-half Head Injury Assessments, while Taniela Tupou dislocated a finger before briefly returning.
- Earlier tour casualties included Harry Wilson (knee), James Slipper (concussion) and Dylan Pietsch (broken jaw) from the Johannesburg win.
- Debutant Corey Toole scored early and impressed in the aerial contest and open field, drawing praise from coach Joe Schmidt.
- Australia turns to back-to-back Tests against Argentina on September 6 in Townsville and September 13 in Sydney, with Schmidt warning squad depth will be tested.