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South Africa's Springboks flanker Franco Mostert (2-L) celebrates with teammates flanker Evan Roos (#20) and lock Jean Kleyn after defeating Argentina's Los Pumas during their Rugby Union test match at Jose Amalfitani stadium in Buenos Aires, on August 5, 2023 in preparation for the upcoming 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

All-white Boks tackle Ireland?

SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springboks will wear an alternate kit in the crucial World Cup match against Ireland on Saturday.

Eben Etzebeth leads out the Springboks at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland

Boks to unleash 7-1 on Ireland?

The Springboks have confirmed that Eben Etzebeth is back in contention for the big World Cup clash against Ireland, but Handre Pollard is unlikely to take part in Saturday’s match.

Rassie denies Ireland links

Rassie Erasmus shrugged off reports linking him to a role with the IRFU ahead of the World Cup clash between the Springboks and Ireland on Saturday.

Irish players celebrates after Ireland's flanker Josh van der Flier (red cap, 3rd right) scores their first try during the Autumn International friendly rugby union match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, on November 5, 2022. (

Ireland to show ‘balls’ against Boks

Robbie Henshaw has called on his teammates to “go for it” when Ireland clash with the Springboks in a decisive World Cup match in Paris on Saturday.

Pick your team: Boks vs Ireland

Pick your Bok team to face top-ranked Ireland in Paris on Saturday at the 2023 Rugby World Cup!

South Africa's head coach Jacques Nienaber gives instructions to his players ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Romania at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, south-western France on September 17, 2023.

Ireland wary of Nienaber’s tricks

Scrumhalf Conor Murray has warned his Ireland teammates to expect the unexpected from the Springboks on Saturday.

‘Divisive’ Rassie a good fit for Ireland

Not everyone’s cup of tea, Rassie Erasmus is a good fit to take over as Ireland’s new director of rugby, writes RORY KEANE.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth looks on during a training session at the Ceva Campus in Begles, western France, on September 16, 2023, on the eve of the France's 2023 Rugby World Cup match between South Africa and Romania.

Eben ready to smash Ireland

The Springboks have received a massive boost as Eben Etzebeth has recovered quicker than expected from his shoulder injury to be ready for the World Cup clash against Ireland.