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.

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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