SportSMH.com.auRassie Erasmus warns of 'punch-drunk' squad but rules out underestimating Australia in Perth
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus says his squad is tired after beating the All Blacks 3-1 but he will still field his strongest possible side against the Wallabies in Perth.
The Springboks have just finished a bruising, four-Test series against the All Blacks, but they won’t be easing up against the Wallabies in Perth next week.
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed South Africa will not take the Wallabies lightly despite his squad being worn out from a four-Test series against New Zealand.
The Boks won the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series 3-1, including the final Test in Baltimore, and are now resting in Terrigal on the Central Coast before heading to Perth.
Erasmus plans to mix and match his squad to find freshness while keeping enough experience, with the Wallabies match at Optus Stadium set for Sunday week.
The Wallabies face South Africa at Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday week, so it is worth watching whether Erasmus rotates his squad or goes full strength.
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