Mitchell expecting strong Wallaby response

Former Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell expects the side to respond well against the Springboks after fronting up to their failings against the All Blacks.

Drew Mitchell says its up to Australia's players, not the coach, to prove themselves after admitting they weren't up to the task in back-to-back Bledisloe Cup losses.

The former Wallabies winger described critics of Michael Cheika as short-sighted, backing the coach to lead the side to next year's World Cup.

He said Saturday's clash with South Africa in Brisbane would be a chance to atone following players' comments this week that their attitude and application had been lacking against the All Blacks.


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