Live: Wallabies face ultimate test against world champion Springboks

Wallabies coach Les Kiss is presented with his toughest challenge yet, as his troops take on the top-ranked team in world men's rugby, the Springboks.Follow all the action in our live blog below.Sun 27 Sep 2026 at 5:30pmSun 27 Sep 2026 at 5:30pmWallabies vs Springboks: live scoreSun 27 Sep 2026 at 7:20pmSun 27 Sep 2026 at 7:20pmEnjoy the match!Watching the game live- Jones Rugby LiveSun 27 Sep 2026 at 7:20pmSun 27 Sep 2026 at 7:20pmICYMI: Wallaroos get the win against ScotlandThe Wallaroos returned to the winners' list with a 30-10 victory over Scotland in Edinburgh.You can read more here:Sun 27 Sep 2026 at 7:16pmSun 27 Sep 2026 at 7:16pmAnd here are the BoksAndré Esterhuizen will skipper the Springboks. (Getty)The Springboks are coming off a high following their 3-1 series win over the All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.Boks coach Rassie Erasmus, though, has opted for a fresh-looking squad, having made 13 changes to the starting XV that triumphed 43-28 in Baltimore a fortnight ago.Lock Eben Etzebeth and winger Ethan Hooker are the only players to keep their spot in the starting line-up.Among the wholesale changes is a new front row, with props Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Zachary Porthen packing down either side of hooker Johan Grobbelaar.Etzebeth and Franco Mostert are the two locks, while Erasmus has put his faith in Paul de Villiers, Elrigh Louw (flankers), and Marco van Staden (number eight) in the back row.In the backs, there is a new halves pairing, with Herschel Jantjies and Handre Pollard wearing the nine and 10 jerseys respectively.André Esterhuizen, who becomes the 68th player to captain the Springboks, will feature in the centres alongside Canan Moodie.Hooker, Edwill van der Merwe, and Aphelele Fassi are the back three.The bench looks menacing, to say the least.Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche and Wilco Louw are the replacement front row, while number eight Jasper Wiese — who is set to play his 50th Test — and lock Lood de Jager will also ride the pine.Morne van den Berg, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Quan Horn are the back reserves.Rested pair Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende returned to South Africa after being released from camp.The Springboks' match-day 23 is as follows:15. Aphelele Fassi14. Edwill ‌van der Merwe13. Canan Moodie12. André Esterhuizen (C)11. Ethan Hooker10. Handre Pollard9. Herschel Jantjies8. Marco van Staden7. Elrigh Louw6. Paul de Villiers5. Franco Mostert4. Eben Etzebeth3. Zachary Porthen2. Johan Grobbelaar1. Jan-Hendrik WesselsReserves:16. Malcolm Marx17. Ox Nche18. Wilco Louw19. Lood de Jager20. Jasper Wiese21. Morne van ⁠den Berg22. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu23. Quan HornSun 27 Sep 2026 at 7:07pmSun 27 Sep 2026 at 7:07pmWho's in the Wallabies' line-up?Josh Canham was ruled out of tonight's Test. (Getty)The Wallabies were forced to make a late change to their match-day squad, with lock Josh Canham ruled out with a hamstring injury.Canham is the Wallabies' line-out caller and he's been among their best players this Test season.His spot in the starting XV has been taken by Reds teammate Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, with Lachlan Shaw added to the bench.The main talking point coming out of the Wallabies' squad announcement was the naming of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing.His shift to the flanks means Len Ikitau will play at his preferred position of outside centre, with Hunter Paisami to wear the 12 jersey.The Wallabies' match-day 23 is as follows:15. Tom Wright14. Max Jorgensen13. Len Ikitau12. Hunter Paisami11. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii10. Ben Donaldson9. Ryan Lonergan8. Harry Wilson (C)7. Fraser McReight6. Rob Valetini5. Jeremy Williams4. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto3. Allan Alaalatoa2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa1. Angus BellReserves:16. Billy Pollard17. Aidan Ross18. Taniela Tupou19. Lachlan Shaw20. Tom Hooper21. Carlo Tizzano22. Tate McDermott23. Harry PotterSun 27 Sep 2026 at 7:04pmSun 27 Sep 2026 at 7:04pmGood evening!Hello there!Welcome to ABC Sport's coverage of the Wallabies vs Springboks Test in Perth.I'm Luke Pentony and it's my pleasure to be with you this evening for this much-anticipated clash.Les Kiss is undefeated since taking over as Wallabies coach, recording three wins and a draw.But he faces his toughest challenge yet, with the world champions intent on leaving Australia with a victory under their belt.It promises to be an enticing match, so make sure to stick with us!