Wallabies ready to test themselves against the best in Springboks clash

South Africa have made 13 changes to their starting XV for the one-off test against Australia in Perth

CHALLENGE: Australia's Taniela Tupou says the Springboks will offer a reliable indicator of where the Wallaby recovery is at. Pic: Alejandro Pagni/Getty Images

Australia prop Taniela Tupou said the Wallabies were looking forward to testing themselves against the best when they put their five-match unbeaten run on the line against the Springboks ​on Sunday.

Tupou's assessment of world champions South Africa would be shared by many ‌in the rugby world with the Springboks fresh off beating the All Blacks 3-1 in a test series of rare intensity.