Rassie waxes lyrical about ‘windgat’ Irish
World Cup-winning Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has come out in support of Ireland fans, who have taken to hailing their team as the best side on the planet.
Kolbe: We’ve a chance to create history
Cheslin Kolbe has emphasised the importance of accuracy as the Springboks chase their first win against Ireland since 2016 when the teams clash in Pretoria on Saturday.
Stormers coach: Sacha developing like DC
Assistant coach Dawie Snyman believes DHL Stormers playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is on a path to greatness at flyhalf for the Springboks.
Boks call on Newlands survivors
There are eight survivors from the team that suffered a historic home defeat to Ireland at Newlands that will be on duty for the Springboks in the first Test series since 2016.
Ireland to spring surprise on Boks
Craig Casey is winning the scrumhalf race as coach Andy Farrell reportedly mulls a key selection for the clash between Ireland and the Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday.
Pollard looking to land shots in Loftus return
Back at his old stomping ground, Handre Pollard is excited to execute the new attacking gameplan for the Springboks against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Rassie: Refs have it easier without Johnny
Rassie Erasmus took a sly dig at Johnny Sexton when discussing the hole left by the former Ireland captain’s retirement.
Ireland shrug off Rassie’s mind games
Former captain and current Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell says Ireland are paying no attention to the bait laid down by Rassie Erasmus in the build-up to the first Test of the series on Saturday.
10 Memorable Bok-Ireland clashes in pro era
The Springboks have won 10 of their 18 meetings against Ireland since 1998, but the Irish will be in search of a first series win in South Africa on the back of a 3-0 record.
Nienaber: ‘Microscopic’ detail powers Ireland
Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shed a light on how Ireland have become a Test rugby powerhouse ahead of the two-Test series.
