Rate the Ref: Nika Amashukeli
Ireland held on to deny the Springboks in a blockbuster clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday – how do you rate the performance of Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli?
Ireland held on to deny the Springboks in a blockbuster clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday – how do you rate the performance of Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli?
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.
Follow the live action as Ireland face South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
On the eve of the showdown against the Springboks in Dublin on Saturday, hosts Ireland have suffered an injury withdrawal.
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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.
Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw, DHL Stormers wing Leolin Zas and hooker JJ Kotze were called up to the South Africa ‘A’ squad on Friday as injury replacements.
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.
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.
Eben Etzebeth has left a body or two in his wake, but here he met his match when Ireland flank Mike McCarthy lined up the Springbok hardman in 2012.