The five-eighth turned in a solid performance against the Boks in Adelaide,and his coaches were most pleased to see him bossing his forwards around.
Injuries and form issues have led South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber to make sweeping changes before the second Test against the Wallabies.
The Wallabies successfully attacked South Africa with breakneck speed in the Adelaide sun. But a night Test in Sydney will suit the Boks far more.
Wallabies Reece Hodge and Len Ikitau have revealed how they put a woeful statistic behind them to extend South Africa’s Test drought in Australia.
After a rousing win at home,the Wallabies have to finish the job in Sydney.
Marika Koroibete’s spectacular try-saver on Makazole Mapimpi in Adelaide was problematic and should have been scrutinised further.
Victory over South Africa has again highlighted the fluctuating fortunes of the Wallabies. Similarly,Argentina’s victory in Christchurch proves the All Blacks are vulnerable under Ian Foster.
Dave Rennie’s men take on the world champion Springboks at Adelaide Oval with both sides’ Rugby Championship fates hanging in the balance.
Fraser McReight scored two tries in Adelaide to help the Wallabies beat the current world champions.
Test rugby has returned to Adelaide for the first time in 18 years with an international double-header.
James Slipper has put the onus on the Wallabies’ forwards to out-muscle one of the most menacing packs in world rugby.