Nienaber 'comfortable with risk' of 7/1 party trick against Ireland on World Cup stage
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7/1 is back! Springboks shock with seven forwards on bench for crunch Ireland World Cup clash
The Springboks have made the bold call of naming seven forwards on their bench for Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash against Ireland in Paris.
Kleyn and Snyman among seven forwards on Boks bench for showdown with Ireland
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn has been named in the South Africa squad for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting between the sides, with the Munster lock among seven forwards on the Springbok bench.
Rassie Erasmus, the Bok coaching guru who divides opinion: 'I'm a quiet, uncomplicated person'
South African director of rugby Rassie Erasmus describes himself in his biography as "a quiet, uncomplicated person" and he is far from the extrovert many perceive him to be.
Springbok coach Nienaber has tricks up his sleeve, says Ireland scrumhalf
Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray has warned his teammates that if there is one thing he knows about South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber from his time at Munster, it is to expect the unexpected.
Bok coach rubbishes any early focus on Ireland because of Romanian stroll: 'It's disrespectful'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber poured cold water on any thoughts that he and his troops were keeping tabs on Ireland while concurrently focusing on dealing with Sunday's less strenuous assignment against Romania in Bordeaux.
Jacques Nienaber proud of Springboks defence ahead of Ireland clash in Paris
South Africa's defence will be one of the key challenges Ireland will need to overcome in Saturday's blockbuster Rugby World Cup pool stage clash, with Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber highlighting the pride they take in their defensive structure.