Backup Springboks present Australia with biggest test of Kiss era

The upcoming clash between Australia and the South African Springboks, featuring a backup Springboks team, presents the Wallabies with their most significant challenge under coach Les Kiss. Australia has been on a four-match winning streak since Kiss took over, but Sunday's match at Perth Stadium could test their progress against the formidable South African squad.

With the Wallabies needing to show competitiveness in the lead-up to the World Cup, the performance of key positions, particularly flyhalf Carter Gordon's recovery, and the potential move of Joseph Suaalii to the wing, will be crucial. South Africa's coach, Rassie Erasmus, has made significant changes to his bench, leaving the Wallabies with a formidable task in the forward battle and at the set piece.

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