Michael Cheika won't waste his breath defending the Wallabies because he hopes they do the convincing themselves on the field this weekend.
Wobbling at a record‑low No.7 in the world, Australia have won just two of their last nine Tests and must start showing more with the World Cup less than a year away.
A loss to Argentina on the Gold Coast was another kick in the guts for Cheika's men, with fans' dismay turning physical when one disgruntled supporter locked horns with Lukhan Tui after the game.
The task in South Africa ‑ where the Wallabies haven't won since 2011 ‑ shapes as a daunting one against a side fresh from beating the All Blacks in New Zealand.
But Cheika and the squad have cut relaxed figures all week in Port Elizabeth and tomorrow morning he thinks they can win a few disgruntled fans back.
Australia will take on South Africa at 3.05am tomorrow and Argentina will host the All Blacks at 10.40am tomorrow in the Rugby Championship.
[Source:TVNZ]
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