Boks shift gear into ‘Ireland mode’
The Springboks wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday in preparation for the opening Test of the Incoming Series against Ireland next Saturday.
Watch: Boks versus Ireland is personal
Keo and Zels explain why the series against Ireland is must-win for the Boks, while Scott Gibbs provides the northern view.
Pollard the perfect 10 to punish Irish
The team options for Rassie Erasmus are plentiful but the key pick for the Springboks against Ireland is at flyhalf, and that must be Handre Pollard, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie versus Ireland: Let’s spice it up!
Rassie Erasmus has responded to former Ireland veteran Simon Zebo’s “crack” that the Springbok coach “hates the Irish”, ahead of the two-Test series.
Rassie: ‘Fit’ Siya to captain Boks
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Siya Kolisi will retain the Springbok captaincy for the July internationals, while defending the flanker against criticism for being out of shape.
Ringrose admires ‘desperate’ De Allende
Garry Ringrose says that he finds something to admire in Damian de Allende’s admission that the Springboks are “desperate” to beat Ireland in the upcoming Test series.
Rassie: Good to have Bok veterans back
Rassie Erasmus welcomed the return of the overseas-based World Cup-winning Springboks and several Vodacom Bulls players to the squad for the upcoming series against Ireland.
Kolisi back for Ireland series
Siya Kolisi has been named in a 39-man Springbok squad that features four uncapped players for the Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against Ireland.
Springboks get new ref for Ireland opener
World Rugby has confirmed that Australian referee Angus Gardner has stepped down from his duties for the two-Test series between the Springboks and Ireland for personal reasons.
Watch: Faf comes in clutch for Boks
On this day in 2016, Faf de Klerk made a crucial tackle after the fulltime hooter as the Springboks sealed a series victory over Ireland at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium.
