Mohoje led the South African A team against the England Saxons in two unofficial test matches earlier this year.

Strauss last month indicated that he will be calling it quits following the end of year tour to Europe.

Mohoje has also been one of the Springbok’s more consistent players during the Rugby Championship.

When asked about the possible leadership role, Mohoje, said for now his focus is just on playing as much rugby as possible.

“Right not the main focus it to play rugby, to play as much rugby as I can,” said Mohoje.

“Us to being here is an opportunity for us to prove to ourselves and the team.

“That will come at its own time, the coach will select you there if you wants you there and backs you.

“We will just have to go with it, but for now the focus is just on the rugby.”

The Springboks have lost three on the trot with defeats to the Pumas, Wallabies and All Blacks, but Mohoje said they have been hard at work this week, especially working on their defence ahead of tomorrow’s Test against Australia.

“What we could take from the game is that we need to sharpen up on out defence and that’s what we’ve been doing this week.

“We need to carry a bit more ball and run more direct as a pack.

“That’s basically what we took from the game and we need to apply it this weekend.”

The Boks made three changes to their backline with Morné Steyn, Rudy Paige and Patrick Lambie all starting.

Satruday afternoon’s Test between the Springboks and Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld kicks off at 17:00.

Springboks - 15 Pat Lambie, 14 Bryan Habana, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Juan de Jongh, 11 Francois Hougaard, 10 Morne Steyn, 9 Rudy Paige, 8 Warren Whiteley, 7 Oupa Mohoje, 6 Francois Louw, 5 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Adriaan Strauss (Captain), 1 Tendai Mtawarira.

Replacements - 16 Bongi Mbonambi, 17 Steven Kitshoff, 18 Julian Redelinghuys, 19 Lood de Jager, 20 Willem Alberts, 21 Jaco Kriel, 22 Lionel Mapoe, 23 Willie le Roux.

Wallabies - 15 Israel Folau, 14 Dane Haylett-Petty, 13 Samu Kerevi, 12 Bernard Foley, 11 Reece Hodge, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Will Genia, 8 Sean McMahon, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Dean Mumm, 5 Rob Simmons, 4 Adam Coleman, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Stephen Moore (Captain), 1 Scott Sio.

Replacements - 16 James Hanson, 17 James Slipper, 18 Tom Robertson, 19 Kane Douglas, 20 Scott Fardy, 21 Lopeti Timani, 22 Nick Phipps, 23 Tevita Kuridrani, 24 Sefa Naivalu. 

Morgan Piek OFM Sport