Campese eating humble pie as Wallabies get ready for Boks backlash

Australia expecting Cape Town backlash after Ellis Park euphoria
Campese eating humble pie as Wallabies get ready for Boks backlash

TUSSLE: Australia's impressive winger Max Jorgensen contests possession with South Africa's Kurt-Lee Arendse at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg Pic: Phill Magakoe/AFP

AUSTRALIA are bracing for a violent backlash from the Springboks in the second Rugby Championship test in Cape Town on Saturday after their stunning upset of the Springboks at Ellis Park.

The Wallabies' recovery from an early 22-0 deficit to post a first win since 1963 at the crucible of South African rugby on Sunday left many back home just as incredulous as the fans of the back-to-back world champions.

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