14 capped Boks named in SA A team to tackle Munster
There are 14 capped Springboks in the South Africa A match-day side for their midweek tour match against Irish giants Munster.
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Boks to be without De Jager for France test
South Africa will be without influential lock Lood de Jager for their second autumn international test against France in Marseille on Saturday and are anxiously waiting to find out if the second rower will be available for the rest of their tour.
Ex-Ireland rugby star Paul McNaughton dies aged 69
Former Irish rugby international Paul McNaughton has died at the age of 69, Leinster Rugby confirmed in a statement this morning.
Boxing funding to be restored as IABA agree to reforms
Amateur boxing in Ireland is to have full funding restored as Minister for Sport Jack Chambers confirmed that Sport Ireland are satisfied with the governance reforms implemented by the IABA since September.
WATCH | Swys criticises Boks' kick mindset: 'We should have pumped these 'okes', st***d ref and all'
Former Lions coach Swys de Bruin was not a happy camper after the Springboks' 19-16 loss to Ireland over the weekend.
Jackman: Irish depth and variety building ahead of 'open' RWC
RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman said Ireland's ability to cope with South Africa's physicality was the most heartening aspect of Saturday's win at the Aviva Stadium and cautiously acknowledged that Andy Farrell's side are among the teams with legitimate World Cup aspirations.
Farrell getting exactly what he wants from Irish squad
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says there is more to rugby than "beating your chest" on the back of his side's bruising victory over physical world champions South Africa.
Ireland must build on Springbok victory and add silverware: Sexton
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said beating world champions South Africa on Saturday was "right up there" with other memorable victories but said he wants trophies to round off his career.