LIVE: South Africa vs Ireland
Follow the live action as the Springboks clash with Ireland in Durban. #RSAvIRE
Dobbo: Boks won’t fall off a cliff
DHL Stormers director of rugby John Dobson says the Springboks are in a powerful position for South Africa’s World Cup three-peat bid in 2027.
Ireland call up Saffa to front Boks
SA-born hooker Rob Herring comes into the Ireland matchday 23, skippered by Caelan Doris, to face the Springboks in the series decider in Durban on Saturday.
Mostert: Ireland beaten, not defeated
Veteran forward Franco Mostert said the Springboks must deliver a top performance against a “stronger” Ireland outfit on Saturday to clinch a series victory in Durban.
Rassie releases surplus Boks
Rassie Erasmus has released nine players from the Springbok camp to their provincial unions for possible game time before next week’s clash against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
SA Rugby backs SABC’s Bok Tests blackout
SA Rugby has expressed its support for the SABC’s decision to suspend its planned broadcast of the Springbok matches against Ireland in the Republic.
Ireland wary of Bok threat out wide
Defence coach Simon Easterby emphasised the need for a quicker Irish response to counter the Boks’ expansive attack when the teams clash in Durban on Saturday.
Razor resists All Blacks reshuffle
Scrumhalf Finlay Christie replaces the injured TJ Perenara as the only change to the New Zealand team for the second Test against England in Auckland on Saturday.
Rookie starts for England in Eden Park duel
Loosehead prop Fin Baxter is the only change in the England starting XV to face the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday, replacing the injured Joe Marler.
Slipper to lead Wallabies after Wright blow
Veteran prop James Slipper will captain Australia in the second Test against Wales on Saturday after new skipper Liam Wright was ruled out with an injury.
