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.
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.
Goal-kicking proved the difference as the Springboks suffered a narrow defeat in their tour opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
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.
The Springboks pushed Ireland to the final whistle in a 19-16 defeat in Dublin on Saturday – which Bok impressed you the most?
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.
Rack your brains, it’s time for the Saturday quiz!
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.