SPRINGBOK coach Allister Coetzee has had very little to cheer this season but he couldn’t have asked for a better venue to face the Wallabies than Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld.After losing three of their four Rugby Championship matches and four of seven Tests this season‚ the Boks are on the ropes as they head into Saturday’s clash against Australia.Although the Wallabies have had their own problems in 2016‚ which included losing their first five Tests of the year‚ they have found some form after home wins over the Springboks and Pumas earlier this month.So‚ if nothing else‚ they will be a more confident side coming to Loftus than might have been the case.But Wallaby coach Michael Cheika won’t be urging his players to delve too deeply into history books this week as part of their preparation because it might darken the mood again.In six visits to Loftus the Wallabies have suffered six losses. It’s also the venue of a 61-22 defeat in 1998 (which was the most points Australia have ever ...
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