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South Africa vs Australia Predictions - Boks to bounce back with vengeance
The upcoming South Africa vs Australia rugby match is shaping up to be an exciting contest. Despite South Africa’s recent setback against Australia, losing 38-22, they are poised to bounce back with a stronger performance. Changes in the Springbok lineup, including the return of Cheslin Kolbe, suggest a focus on resilience. Meanwhile, Australia's form under Joe Schmidt has shown significant improvement, with the team demonstrating a fighting spirit. South Africa, however, is predicted to cover the -13.5 handicap in Cape Town, with Kolbe tipped to score.
- South Africa seeks redemption after a 38-22 defeat to Australia.
- Significant changes in the Springbok lineup, including Kolbe's return.
- Australia has shown improvement under Joe Schmidt, proving formidable.
Expired
Australia are looking for another huge upset, this time in Cape Town (Getty Images)
South Africa vs Australia Predictions
Australia caused a huge upset last weekend but can lighting strike twice? The Springboks have a superior side and while the Wallabies were good last week, the Springboks were terribly complacent. That won’t happen again this Saturday as South Africa should return to type.
- South Africa vs Australia Predictions
- Head to Head
- South Africa Form
- South Africa Team News
- Australia Form
- Australia Team News
My best bet is for South Africa to cover the -13.5 handicap at a possibly wet Cape Town Stadium.
- South Africa have won 7 of their last 8 matches.
- South Africa have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Australia have won their last 2 matches.
- Australia beat South Africa 38-22 in their last match.
Head to Head
South Africa have won four of their last five against Australia. Last week it was Australia that ended the four-match losing streak, beating the Springboks 38-22 at Ellis Park.
You can get the full history of South Africa vs Australia by visiting our head-to-head page.
South Africa Form
South Africa have been in superb form over the last few years and have won the last two Rugby World Cup’s. Widely considered the best side in the world, the Springboks have slowly become a team everyone fears again.
However, last week, in the Rugby Championship opener, Rassie Erasmus’ charges were surprised by the Wallabies. Early on it looked South Africa would race off into the distance as they scored at a point a minute to lead 22-0.
What happened thereafter was something we may never have seen before. At altitude, the Wallabies fought their way back to win 38-22, leaving the world champs in dismay.
For the Springboks, it was simple. They tried to play far too much rugby, conceded sloppy turnovers and they paid the price dearly. The new attacking dimension added the side took over completely once they became complacent at 22-0. Make no mistake, this week will have been tough week for that squad, and they will come out firing in Cape Town.
South Africa Team News
Rassie Erasmus announced his side on Tuesday. Needless to say, wholesale changes were made, partly because of injuries. The good news for the Boks is that Cheslin Kolbe returns while Willie le Roux will make his 101st Springbok appearance at fullback.
Australia Form
Since Joe Schmidt took over a bit more than a year ago, the Wallabies have consistently improved. In 2024 they didn’t get many results, but when compared to previous seasons, they certainly had shown vast improvement.
Many thought the B+I Lions would sweep them aside in July and while the first Test was won comfortably by the hosts, Australia came within a whisker of winning the second and did win the third.
After the first quarter of the game in Johannesburg last Saturday, many Wallabies fans must have been thinking ‘here we go again’, but the heart and spirit this Aussie side showed against the world champs at Ellis Park was immense.
The hosts raced into a 22-0 lead but slowly the Wallabies clawed their way back. They made use of turnover ball and dominated the breakdown area, eventually outscoring the Boks by six tries to three to secure the unlikeliest of bonus point wins.
Australia Team News
Joe Schmidt has kept faith with the majority of his side but there have been a few injury concerns. James O’Connor retains the 10 jersey after a very impressive performance last weekend.
Verdict
I am backing South Africa to cover the -13.5 handicap. I also fancy Cheslin Kolbe to score a try.
South Africa -13.5
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