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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'It's brilliant' - Andy Farrell enjoying Rassie Erasmus mind games
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.
Paul O'Connell expecting big lineout challenge from the Boks
Paul O'Connell expects Ireland's lineout will hold the key for Saturday's first Test against world champions South Africa against Pretoria.
Kolisi, Pollard return as Springboks back World Cup experience for Ireland blockbuster
In total there are 20 World Cup champions - all 15 in the starting line-up and a further five on the bench - in the matchday squad.
"It's a religion for these people' - Peter O'Mahony ready for rugby-mad Springboks
It took Loftus Versfeld less than a day to become sold out, when tickets went on sale for this afternoon's first Test between Ireland and South Africa.
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New Zealand tests to have shot clock at stadiums after McKenzie mishap
New Zealand flyhalf Damian McKenzie will have no excuse to be timed out again when kicking for points following an announcement on Tuesday that shot clocks will be installed at the All Blacks' remaining home tests.