South Africa locked and loaded for first Test v Ireland
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has laid his cards on the table ahead of Saturday's game against Ireland, naming a strong and settled starting team for the first Test in Pretoria.
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South Africa name squad for second Ireland Test
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It means nothing – Mike Catt not interested in South Africa comments on Ireland
Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt dismissed the significance of potentially provocative comments from the South Africa camp ahead of next month’s tantalising two-match series.