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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As the saying goes in boxing, styles make fights.
Bernard Jackman wants to see Craig Casey get his chance against the Springboks
Bernard Jackman believes that Rassie Erasmus is probably correct in his assumption that Craig Casey will start against South Africa in Saturday's first Test in Pretoria.
Erasmus doubles down as Springboks look to win series
If there was any hope that the Springboks might take their foot off the pedal after beating Ireland last weekend, those notions were quickly dismissed this afternoon.
South Africa opt for experience in first test against Ireland
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named 12 starters from the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in his team to play Ireland in the first of two highly-anticipated home tests at Loftus Stadium on Saturday.
Springboks host nemesis Ireland as both have point to prove
There is one team South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has failed to beat in a tenure that includes two World Cup triumphs and a British and Irish Lions series win, but the visit of Ireland to Pretoria on Saturday presents another opportunity.
