sentences:  The tour would start with several friendly fixtures against various minor representative sides where they would gain two comfortable victories, the first international fixture of the tour would take place in Brisbane against the world champion Australians and the South Africans would perform with courage but eventually lose the match 34–6.The following test was played a week later in Sydney that again saw the team put in a tough effort but would lose again 54–21.South Africa would leave Australia without an international win and be low on confidence heading to New Zealand to play a sole fixture against the New Zealand Kiwis whom were expected to win comfortably.