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South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber is under no illusions as his world champion Springboks attempt to win their first rugby match in Australia in nine years.
"We had a thorough review of our last match, and we have identified the areas of our game in which we need to improve," Nienaber said. The 57 test veteran replaces Tom Wright in the No.15 jersey and Noah Lolesio replaces James O'Connor at flyhalf in two of the six changes made by coach Dave Rennie in the wake of a 48-17 loss to Argentina in San Juan two weeks ago.
Elevated from the Australia A squad after a season ending injury to Tom Banks, Hodge started at fullback in the narrow third Test loss to England and came off the bench in the two Tests in Argentina.The Wallabies are unbeaten in their last seven Tests at home against the Springboks, who haven't won in Australia since 2013.
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