Wallabies expect Cape Town backlash

The Wallabies are bracing for aviolent backlash from the Springboks in the second Rugby Championship Test in Cape Town on Saturday after their stunning upset of the Springboks at Ellis Park.

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Australia’s recovery from an early 22-0 deficit to posta first win since 1963 at the crucible of South African rugby on Sunday left many back home just as incredulous as the fans of the back-to-back world champions.

Wallabies lock Will Skelton, however, said the 38-22 victory would mean only one thing when the teams clashed again at Newlands in the second round of the Rugby Championship.

“They're going to try and punch you in the face this week,’ he told reporters from South Africa. “So we're going to have to be ready, have a good week of preparation again and really fight until the end”