Updates from the Wallabies v Springboks match in Perth
Kick-off at Optus Stadium is 5.45pm local/7.45pm AEST
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With The Rugby Championship on hiatus and this fixture falling outside the Nations Championship windows, the prize on offer tonight is the Mandela Challenge Plate. First fought over in 2000, the Springboks have held the trophy since 2023.
Sunday night’s clash between the Wallabies and South Africa in Perth marks a year from the start of the home World Cup, which will kick off with the Wallabies playing at the same venue.
The date with the mighty Springboks is also the first match under Wallabies coach Les Kiss against one of the traditional rugby powers.
