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Wallabies Prep for Cape Town Rematch After Ellis Park Stunner

Players expect a bruising response in Cape Town, insisting the Ellis Park comeback will only matter if they back it up.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 19: Springbok Head Coach, Rassie Erasmus during the South Africa national men's rugby team announcement media conference at Southern Sun The Cullinan on August 19, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
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Overview

  • Australia overturned a 22–0 deficit to beat South Africa 38–22 at Ellis Park for their first win there since 1963, with analysts noting Springbok penalties, turnovers and missed tackles opened the door.
  • Initial scans found no structural damage to captain Harry Wilson’s knee after he was hurt scoring the go‑ahead try, though his selection remains to be confirmed with the team due Thursday night (AEST).
  • Winger Dylan Pietsch suffered a broken jaw, and Andrew Kellaway is viewed as the likely starting replacement for the Cape Town Test.
  • Wallabies figures say matching the Springboks’ physicality is the priority, with players bracing for an aggressive response after South Africa’s blistering opening and subsequent drop in accuracy in Johannesburg.
  • Joe Schmidt’s influence remains a talking point as he is set to depart in mid‑2026 with Les Kiss expected to succeed him, raising questions about continuity if the current upswing continues.