Rassie Erasmus is expecting a sharply different challenge from the Wallabies when the Springboks travel to Perth on 27 September, cautioning that Australia will come into the match with heightened intensity.
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Rassie warns Boks of fired-up Wallabies ahead of Perth clash
Rassie Erasmus is bracing the Springboks for a fired-up Wallabies side in Perth on 27 September.
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