Bok jabs just ‘white noise’ to Ireland
The Springboks’ attempts to fan the flames of the rivalry with Ireland have been shrugged off by the tourists ahead of the upcoming July Test series.
Hanekom set to miss Ireland series
Cameron Hanekom is set to miss the opportunity to make his Test debut when the Springboks host Ireland in July, after suffering an injury in the Vodacom URC final.
Willie ready to face Irish, Moodie out
Jake White says Willie le Roux will be ready to face Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in a fortnight, but Canan Moodie is likely to miss out.
Watch: Fourie’s spectacular finish downs Ireland
On this day in 2004, Jaque Fourie scored a sensational try in his first Test start on the wing to help the Springboks claim a series victory over Ireland in Cape Town.
Ireland duo in doubt for SA tour
Concerns have arisen around the availability and fitness of two key Ireland players for the July series against the Springboks in the Republic.
Former star finds ‘flaw’ in Irish system
Donncha O’Callaghan has criticised Leinster’s strategies, and its ramifications for the July Tests in South Africa, after the Irish club’s semi-final defeat to the Vodacom Bulls.
Jake: Bulls ready for ‘Ireland Test’
Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls are looking forward to measuring themselves against a Leinster side stacked with Ireland internationals in an appetiser for the upcoming July Tests.
‘Be Bok and adopt a Bull’
MARK KEOHANE argues that the Bulls versus Leinster showdown at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday is the unofficial first of three Tests between SA and Ireland in 2024. @Vodacom #URC
Kolbe: Bok attack to cook under Brown
Cheslin Kolbe is excited to see the changes under new Bok assistant coaches, Jerry Flannery and Tony Brown, as the world champions ready for battle against Ireland.
On this day: Bakkies crushes Ireland
On this day in 2004, Bakkies Botha scored a brace of tries to help the Springboks demolish Ireland in Bloemfontein in Jake White’s first game in charge.
