Despite the Wallabies' four straight Tri-Nations losses - their worst streak in four years - lock Mark Chisholm believes they are building towards another desired golden era for Australian rugby.

Chisholm made his Wallabies comeback in the disappointing 25-32 loss to South Africa in Perth last week but he sincerely feels that all the signs showed a huge turnaround was imminent.

"I got a great feel for the team and where it's at," he told the AAP ahead of Saturday's clash with the Springboks in Brisbane.

"On the field I felt the team is just inches away from firstly winning and secondly becoming something great.

"We're certainly heading in that direction and it's only a matter of time before we achieve those steps to get there.

"I can sense it."

The Wallabies did not resemble a team on the brink of greatness after they were completely outplayed by the Boks for the early part of last weekend's Test. However, Chisolm said the way they finished the Test was a clear indication that the Wallabies can turn thing around this week.

"Running around the field I found we're the fittest side out there, and sitting in the grandstand the last couple of weeks I certainly saw that as well, that we're finishing over the top of teams," he said.

"It's just minor adjustments in the first 20 minutes that we're capable of that will give us a win.

"When a team is hot they're hot, but defensively we were inept and this week we've nutted that out."

The Boks have been almost untouchable in the latter stages for most of their Tests this year but Chisholm backs his team to have the edge if the teams are locked with 20 minutes to go this week.

"The body language was a big thing out there [late in the game in Perth]," he said.

"If the match is in the balance then mentally and physically we can get over the top."