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All Blacks hammering of Wallabies give Springboks series win perspective

The Wallabies win against the Springboks in Perth was not the rebirth of next year's World Cup hosts but rather a reminder that for the Boks to be successful at the 2027 World Cup they have to play their best…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 6:37 AM
All Blacks hammering of Wallabies give Springboks series win perspective
Key Things to Know
  • Keo argues New Zealand's 50-19 rout of Australia highlights the strength of South Africa's first-choice team.
  • The All Blacks defeated the Wallabies 50-19 at Eden Park, extending their unbeaten venue streak to 54 matches.
  • New Zealand rebounded after losing three consecutive Tests to the Springboks in a 3-1 series defeat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Keo argues that New Zealand's dominant 50-19 win over Australia at Eden Park puts South Africa's recent results into perspective. The All Blacks rebounded from three straight defeats against the Springboks by scoring five second-half tries against the Wallabies. The writer asserts that the match highlighted how much stronger South Africa's first-choice XV is compared to the rotated team that lost 42-38 to Australia in Perth.

The piece highlights that the regular Springboks side secured a 3-1 series victory over a formidable New Zealand team under head coach Rassie Erasmus. Writer Keo notes that Australia's set piece struggled under intense pressure, demonstrating that the Springboks' primary lineup remains elite heading toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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