Wallabies victory puts Boks back in race for C'ship crown

South Africa are back in contention to defend their Rugby Championship title, coach Rassie Erasmus said after the Springboks beat Australia 30-22 at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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But he admitted they faced a huge challenge in their next two matches, against New Zealand away in Auckland on Sept 6 and Wellington a week later.

"We have to go to New Zealand and beat them twice — but we're back in it," said Erasmus.

He said he would name a squad of 36 for the New Zealand tour after assessing injuries.

"Going to New Zealand is pressure — but it's good pressure," he said.

The Springbok coach said Saturday's result was crucial after the Wallabies gained a shock 38-22 win in Johannesburg the previous week.

"After a loss you lose a bit of belief so the big thing today was to win and deny them a bonus point."