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Sky chief executive John Fellet says Sanzar rugby have devalued the Tri Nations by resting key international players in Rugby World Cup year, "transferring" value to the IRB – but he doesn't blame them for the move.

Wallabies winger James O'Connor is in serious danger of missing the next Bledisloe Cup match for disciplinary reasons.

Coach Peter de Villiers admits Springboks fans have every right to feel disillusioned less than a month before South Africa launch their Rugby World Cup defence in New Zealand.

Quade Cooper believes the resurgent Wallabies are beautifully placed to crown their Rugby World Cup build-up with a Tri-Nations title triumph over New Zealand.

• Wallabies win tight test against Springboks

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Australia will focus on their own performance and not worry about what a revamped South Africa will throw at them in their Tri-Nations test in Durban.

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The All Blacks appeared to provide the blueprint but as far as the Victor Matfield is concerned, the Springboks can beat the Wallabies their own way.

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Salesi Ma'afu thought his career was over a few months ago and he is now in line for a recall to the Wallalby test squad.

Winger Digby Ioane has called on Australian supporters not to give up on the Wallabies' back line despite its failure to trouble the All Blacks last Saturday.

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Wallabies coach Robbie Deans doesn't believe the seven All Blacks changes for Saturday's test will damage New Zealand's chances.

Halfback Luke Burgess has been cleared to return to action for the Wallabies and may come off the bench against the All Blacks on Saturday night.

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Springboks coach Peter de Villiers may have been licking his wounds after last night's humbling loss to the All Blacks but said he was still able to take some positives from the double defeats on the team's two-week trip to Australasia.

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Akin to a kid next to a cookie jar, the All Blacks selectors may further explore the enticing midfield mix of Ma'a Nonu and Sonny Bill Williams.

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The Springboks' injury woes have worsened on the eve of their departure for Saturday's Tri-Nations rugby test against the All Blacks.

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Richie McCaw is poised to start at No 8 against South Africa, with Adam Thomson given the chance to affirm his status as the best backup openside for the Rugby World Cup.

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It is hard to see any All Blacks shaking in their new brightly coloured boots after watching the awful Springboks side in Sydney.

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Australia ran in five tries to open their Tri-Nations campaign with a 39-20 thumping of South Africa.

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They're already the top three ranked nations and now Springboks captain John Smit says New Zealand, South Africa and Australia will gain another edge over their Rugby World Cup rivals.

South Africa's team for the Tri-Nations opener against Australia on Saturday has been further weakened by the withdrawal of lock Johann Muller.

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The crowd love physicality, but often get turned off if a team becomes obsessed with mauling. However the Wallabies believe a potent mix of both will help them regain form and start the Tri Nations on the right note.

The under-strength Springboks could get even weaker for their tour of Australia and New Zealand with classy flanker Heinrich Brussow doubtful.