De Villiers braced for Aussie clash

PETER DE VILLIERS is expecting a tougher challenge when his South Africa side come up against Australia in the Tri-Nations this week.

The Springboks currently top the standings following back-to-back victories over New Zealand and another triumph in Cape Town on Saturday in their final home match of the competition will set them well on the way to their first title since 2004.

However, the Springbok coach knows it will not be easy and he is expecting a feisty performance from the visitors, who lost their only match so far 22-16 to the All Blacks three weeks ago.