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As if the pain of a first defeat to Australia at Ellis Park in 62 years was not enough, South Africa face a heavy injury toll from the 38-22 loss in the Rugby Championship opener, with captain Siya Kolisi sidelined for an extended period.

With a minute to go and the Wallabies closing in on a humiliating World Cup exit, I pulled my headset off, lent behind Hall of Famer Tim Horan and asked Morgan Turinui: "Will I be right in saying Australian rugby has hit rock bottom?"

Ken Hinkley's tenure as coach of Port Adelaide will come to an end with his worst season at the helm results wise, and the coaching succession plan put in place is a big reason for the struggles.