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All Blacks’ mistakes the Wallabies must fix to beat the Springboks

The Wallabies are in this contest, but there are a lot of ifs, buts, and maybes before they can be considered a genuine shot at upsetting the world champions in Perth.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 1:41 AM
All Blacks’ mistakes the Wallabies must fix to beat the Springboks
Key Things to Know
  • The top-ranked Springboks face the seventh-ranked Wallabies on Sunday at Optus Stadium in Perth.
  • South Africa has rotated its squad ahead of the upcoming contest against Australia.
  • The analysis notes the Wallabies can learn from the All Blacks' tactical mistakes during the recent tour against South Africa.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Springboks have solidified their status as the world's top-ranked team following their series against the All Blacks, leaving the seventh-ranked Wallabies in a challenging position ahead of their upcoming match at Optus Stadium in Perth. While South Africa has rotated its squad for the encounter, Australia will need to study the tactics used during the recent tour to remain competitive.

An analysis of the All Blacks' series highlights the Springboks' strengths, particularly their aerial game and kick returns involving players like Sacha Feinberg-Mngomenzulu, Manie Libbok, and Ox Nche. Tactical breakdowns also showed South African stars Damien De Allende, Jesse Kriel, Pieter-Steph du Toit, and captain Siya Kolisi exploiting defensive gaps against New Zealand's chase lines.

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