CAPE TOWN :Stand-in Australia captain Fraser McReight does not expect his new responsibilities to change his approach and style when he leads his country against South Africa in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

The flanker takes over from the injured Harry Wilson as skipper, with coach Joe Schmidt hailing him a “quiet leader” when appointing him the Wallabies' 91st captain on Thursday.

"I feel very privileged and honoured to be captain this week, although I'd probably say I’d rather be playing with Harry and for him to be leading us out,” McReight told a Friday press conference at their hotel.

“But I also feel very proud to be part of a special club.”

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