Wallabies v Springboks - What do the numbers say?

A resurgent Springboks side face an improved Wallabies outfit this weekend in Perth, a once burgeoning rugby city that now lies mostly in ruins. But what do the numbers say?

•  Each of the last six Tests between these teams has been won by the home nation on the day, including an 18-10 win for the Springboks when they last met.
• The Wallabies have won seven of their last eight games when hosting the Springboks, including their last three; though, they’ve not scored more than 26 points in such a fixture since 2011.
• This will be the second ever Test played at nib Stadium in Perth after the Wallabies dismissed Argentina 36-20 there in last year’s Rugby Championship.
• South Africa will be searching for back-to-back wins away from home for the first time since a brace of wins against England and Italy in 2014 (excluding 2015 Rugby World Cup).
• Each of these teams has played 101 games in The Rugby Championship for 42 wins, two draws, and 57 losses, while only one point separates them in defence with the Wallabies (2,472pts conceded) edging the Springboks (2,473).
• Australia have averaged 4.6 tries scored per game so far in 2017, their best figures in a calendar year since posting 5.8 tries per game in 1985.
• Australia have rallied to score four tries in the final quarter of their games already this tournament, more than any other team in the competition.
• The Springboks are the only team yet to concede a try in either the opening or closing quarter of games this tournament.
• Tevita Kuridrani is set to line up for his 50th Test cap, he scored a try on his last start against the Springboks (2015).
• Eben Etzebeth (8) has won more lineouts than any other player this tournament, with two of his wins coming on the opposition’s throw.