Andy Farrell warns Ireland not to be ‘desperate’ against South Africa
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has warned his players to avoid being “desperate” in their efforts to salvage a series draw in South Africa following defeat in the opening Test.
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Sheehan heads home as Ireland count injury toll
JOHANNESBURG : Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan has suffered a serious knee injury and is heading home from the tour of South Africa while scrumhalf Craig Casey is unlikely to play in Saturday’s second test in Durban, Irish media reported on Monday.
'We want a fair contest' - Irish scrum 'tricks' frustrate Boks hooker Boingi Mbonambi
While South Africa's depth off the bench ultimately proved too much for the Irish scrum in Saturday's first Test, for the opening hour of the game the starting Irish pack more than held their own.
Osborne gets first cap for Ireland in unfamiliar position
JOHANNESBURG : Ireland have selected uncapped Jamie Osborne at fullback for the first test against South Africa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday despite the fact he has not played in the position for the last 18 months.
Caelan Doris: Ireland can turn things around against South Africa in a week
Caelan Doris says Ireland are good enough to turn things around quickly and get a victory against world champions South Africa next weekend.
Ireland will not dwell on South Africa frustrations – Ronan Kelleher
Hooker Ronan Kelleher insists Ireland are not dwelling on the frustrations of their first Test defeat to South Africa as he prepares to start Saturday’s series finale in Durban.
Farrell blames slow start for Ireland defeat in South Africa
Ireland coach Andy Farrell would not be drawn on the television match official calls that went against his side in their 27-20 loss against South Africa on Saturday, and admitted his team were off the pace at the start of the game.
Bundee Aki out and Peter O'Mahony on bench as Ireland make four changes for second Test with South Africa
Bundee Aki has been ruled out of Ireland's second Test with South Africa in Durban on Saturday, with head coach Andy Farrell making four changes to his side from last week's 27-20 defeat.