The most experienced side in South African rugby history may need an overahul before World Cup according the Sydney Morning Herald.
"It was the Springboks' fifth defeat in six matches and condemned them to last place in the tournament behind New Zealand and Australia.
"Most worrying for the Springboks was the way a young Wallabies team ripped their defence apart in scoring four tries within 17 minutes in the first half. Australia added another try in the second half.
"South Africa conceded 22 tries during their campaign, the most they have given up since the Tri Nations started in 1996, and twice as many as they conceded in each of the previous two seasons.
"For a team which prides itself on aggressive defence - an attribute which was a key factor when they won the World Cup in 2007 - it raised uncomfortable questions about the wisdom of keeping together the core of that team."
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