Rocky Elsom and John Smit will lead out Australia and South Africa in Durban on Saturday, both under increasing pressure in their stewardships of the national teams, according to Jamie Pandaram in the Sydney Morning Herald.
"Two captains with nowhere to hide. Uncomfortable murmuring in Australia and South Africa has now become a roar not even the gavels of the ARU or SARU can bring to order.
"Rocky Elsom has failed to win over critics after two losses from three Tests this year. With what appears to be, from the outside, an aloof attitude, questions linger about his leadership qualities and his form.
"Advertisement: Story continues below John Smit has fewer doubters in the leadership stakes, but is feeling similar heat over his place in the team. Smit and Danie Rossouw are the only survivors from the side hammered by the All Blacks a fortnight ago."
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