RASSIE FIRES OZ WARNING

THE Springboks are ready to give Australia a reality check in Saturday's opening Test of the Rugby Championship, says coach Rassie Erasmus.

- BY FRANCOIS DE WET

After winning the final Test 22-12 of a 2-1 series loss to the British & Irish Lions, the Wallabies are upbeat about their kanse against the world champion Bokke.

Chants like “the Wallabies are back” have been sounded out by Aussie pundits who believe exiting coach Joe Schmidt has managed to restore pride into the Australian jersey, before he hands over the reins to Les Kiss at the end of the year.