Sport · Singapore Bureau
Wallabies must elevate intensity to challenge Springboks, Kiss warns
Australia's rugby coach Les Kiss has acknowledged that his team faces a significant step up in physicality when they take on world champion South Africa in Perth later this month.
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SYDNEY - Wallabies head coach Les Kiss has cautioned that Australia will need to substantially increase their intensity and physical output to compete effectively against South Africa when the teams meet in Perth this month.
Kiss's acknowledgement comes as the defending world champions prepare to test the Wallabies in what promises to be one of the Rugby Championship's marquee fixtures. The South Africans, regarded as one of the sport's most formidable physical teams, will present a stern challenge for the Australian squad.
The coach's candid assessment reflects the significant gulf in momentum and intensity between the two nations. South Africa's world championship status underscores the level of performance Australia must achieve to mount a competitive challenge at the stadium.
The Perth clash is shaping up as a critical encounter for both teams in their championship aspirations, with Kiss signalling that his players are well aware of the demands they will face against the reigning champions.