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The article provides live updates for an upcoming rugby match between Australia's Wallabies and South Africa's Springboks in Perth, focusing on the Springboks' lineup which includes significant changes from their previous matches due to coach Rassie Erasmus opting for a fresh squad. Among the key details are 13 starting lineup alterations with only Eben Etzebeth and Ethan Hooker retaining their spots, while other notable players like Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende have been rested.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-27,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On Sunday, September 27, Australia will host South Africa at Perth Stadium in a one-off rugby test. The Wallabies enter this match unbeaten in their last five Test matches with four wins and one draw but face a formidable opponent in the reigning world champions. Coach Les Kiss has made significant changes to the lineup by shifting star player Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii from his usual position to play on the left wing, allowing Len Ikitau to return to outside center for the first time since November 2024.
Meanwhile, South Africa's team features numerous alterations following their dominant series win over New Zealand. Only two players—lock Eben Etzebeth and winger Ethan Hooker—are retaining their starting positions from that series finale in Baltimore. The Springboks’ bench is packed with world-class talent capable of turning the tide of the match, including Jasper Wiese and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
Despite these changes, South Africa's depth remains a significant advantage, particularly given the potential impact of their powerful reserve players who can disrupt fatigued opponents. The match promises to be an exciting contest between two strong teams with contrasting strategies and player dynamics. Perth, known for its large expatriate South African community, is expected to see another enthusiastic turnout at the stadium.
Written for “Rugby Test Between Australia And Sout…” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 15 other(s) covering the same event.
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Wallabies vs Springboks Test — live updates, score and stats from Perth
Wallabies coach Les Kiss is presented with his toughest challenge yet, as his troops take on the top-ranked team in world men's rugby, the Springboks.
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And here are the Boks
The Springboks are coming off a high following their 3-1 series win over the All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.
Boks coach Rassie Erasmus, though, has opted for a fresh-looking squad, having made 13 changes to the starting XV that triumphed 43-28 in Baltimore a fortnight ago.
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Lock Eben Etzebeth and winger Ethan Hooker are the only players to keep their spot in the starting line-up.
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Among the wholesale changes is a new front row, with props Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Zachary Porthen packing down either side of hooker Johan Grobbelaar.
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Etzebeth and Franco Mostert are the two locks, while Erasmus has put his faith in Paul de Villiers, Elrigh Louw (flankers), and Marco van Staden (number eight) in the back row.
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In the backs, there is a new halves pairing, with Herschel Jantjies and Handre Pollard wearing the nine and 10 jerseys respectively.
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André Esterhuizen, who becomes the 68th player to captain the Springboks, will feature in the centres alongside Canan Moodie.
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The bench looks menacing, to say the least.
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Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche and Wilco Louw are the replacement front row, while number eight Jasper Wiese — who is set to play his 50th Test — and lock Lood de Jager will also ride the pine.
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Rested pair Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende returned to South Africa after being released from camp.
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The Springboks' match-day 23 is as follows:
15. Aphelele Fassi
14. Edwill van der Merwe
13.
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The Wallabies were forced to make a late change to their match-day squad, with lock Josh Canham ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Canham is the Wallabies' line-out caller and he's been among their best players this Test season.
His spot in the starting XV has been taken by Reds teammate Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, with Lachlan Shaw added to the bench.
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The main talking point coming out of the Wallabies' squad announcement was the naming of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing.
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His shift to the flanks means Len Ikitau will play at his preferred position of outside centre, with Hunter Paisami to wear the 12 jersey.
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I'm Luke Pentony and it's my pleasure to be with you this evening for this much-anticipated clash.
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Les Kiss is undefeated since taking over as Wallabies coach, recording three wins and a draw.
But he faces his toughest challenge yet, with the world champions intent on leaving Australia with a victory under their belt.
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It promises to be an enticing match, so make sure to stick with us!
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