Rassie waxes lyrical about ‘windgat’ Irish
World Cup-winning Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has come out in support of Ireland fans, who have taken to hailing their team as the best side on the planet.
Boks call on Newlands survivors
There are eight survivors from the team that suffered a historic home defeat to Ireland at Newlands that will be on duty for the Springboks in the first Test series since 2016.
Ireland to spring surprise on Boks
Craig Casey is winning the scrumhalf race as coach Andy Farrell reportedly mulls a key selection for the clash between Ireland and the Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday.
Pollard looking to land shots in Loftus return
Back at his old stomping ground, Handre Pollard is excited to execute the new attacking gameplan for the Springboks against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Ireland shrug off Rassie’s mind games
Former captain and current Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell says Ireland are paying no attention to the bait laid down by Rassie Erasmus in the build-up to the first Test of the series on Saturday.
10 Memorable Bok-Ireland clashes in pro era
The Springboks have won 10 of their 18 meetings against Ireland since 1998, but the Irish will be in search of a first series win in South Africa on the back of a 3-0 record.
Nienaber: ‘Microscopic’ detail powers Ireland
Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shed a light on how Ireland have become a Test rugby powerhouse ahead of the two-Test series.
Etzebeth: Irish media targeted me
Eben Etzebeth claims he was targeted by the Irish media for calling Ireland’s players “arrogant” following the World Cup clash with the Springboks.
Rassie drops 7-1 hint
Rassie Erasmus has hinted that the Springboks could still field a seven-one split on the bench in the series opener against Ireland, depending on the injury status in the camp.
Boks recall World Cup stars for series opener
Willie le Roux and Cheslin Kolbe are among a contingent of World Cup winners recalled by the Springboks for the first Test against Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday.
