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Wallabies Face Springboks’ Four Frontline Challenges in Perth

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 6:12 AM UTC · How we work

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Wallabies must contend with four key challenges against Springboks in the Perth test.
Challenges include the Springboks’ second-row scrum shove, aerial threats, aggressive lineouts, and hard-front carries.
Wallabies likely will start Declan Meredith at No.10, requiring strong pack contributions.
Waratahs beat the Reds 47-19, with Max Burey outscoring Tom Lynagh.
James Ramm returned from the UK, excelled for Northland, and re-entered Wallabies World Cup squad contention.

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Story summary

Wallabies must contend with four key challenges against Springboks in the Perth test.
Challenges include the Springboks’ second-row scrum shove, aerial threats, aggressive lineouts, and hard-front carries.
Wallabies likely will start Declan Meredith at No.10, requiring strong pack contributions.
Waratahs beat the Reds 47-19, with Max Burey outscoring Tom Lynagh.
James Ramm returned from the UK, excelled for Northland, and re-entered Wallabies World Cup squad contention.