Farrell: Boks get timing right for a World Cup
The next time the Boks and Ireland meet will be at the 2023 World Cup, so Andy Farrell is cautious about reading too much into Saturday’s win over the world champs.
Highlights: Ireland vs Springboks
Goal-kicking proved the difference as the Springboks suffered a narrow defeat in their tour opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Nienaber: Ireland nullified Bok threats
Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi say the Springboks could not get their scrum or maul going in the face of an aggressive Irish pack in Dublin on Saturday.
Sexton seals Boks’ fate in Dublin
Johnny Sexton’s late penalty gave Ireland a big enough buffer to deny the Springboks a comeback victory as the world’s top-ranked team claimed a tense victory in Dublin on Saturday.
RECAP: Ireland vs Springboks
Follow the live action as Ireland face South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
On this day: Ireland end 111-year wait for Kiwi scalp
On 5 November 2016, Ireland beat New Zealand for the first time, with their victory in Chicago also snapping the All Blacks’ record run of 18 straight wins.
Ireland suffer late injury blow for Bok Test
On the eve of the showdown against the Springboks in Dublin on Saturday, hosts Ireland have suffered an injury withdrawal.
Kolisi: Boks ‘excited’ to have Rassie back
Siya Kolisi says it’s “special” to have Rassie Erasmus back to tell the Springboks what he sees on-field when they take on Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Farrell: Dublin losers are winners
Andy Farrell says the side that loses Saturday’s Test between Ireland and the Springboks could come out stronger when the two teams meet again in next year’s World Cup.
Rankings: Top spot to play for in Dublin
The Springboks will have the opportunity to reclaim their status as the top-ranked Test team when they take on Ireland in Dublin on an action-packed Saturday.
