Boks get new ref for Ireland opener as Angus Gardner withdraws
Angus Gardner will not officiate the opening Test between the Springboks and Ireland after the Australian withdrew from the two-match series for personal reasons.
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'Let them keep talking' - Mike Catt enjoying Ireland's 'healthy' rivalry with South Africa
Ireland assistant Mike Catt says they won't be distracted by the off-field narratives, as they get ready to renew their "healthy" rivalry with South Africa next month.
WATCH | Boks break into song and dance at Heathrow Airport despite flight cancellation
The Springboks were stuck at Heathrow Airport in London on Sunday night after their flight back to Johannesburg was cancelled.
Springboks gear up for Ireland series with win v Wales
World champions South Africa warmed up for next month's Test series against Ireland with a 41-13 win against Wales at Twickenham, but needed two late tries to put a battling Welsh side to bed.
Eddie O'Sullivan: Sam Prendergast likely included in Ireland squad for experience
Sam Prendergast's inclusion in the Ireland squad is more a nod to the future than part of a plan to beat the Springboks, reckons Eddie O’Sullivan.
Springboks v All Blacks blockbuster in Cape Town sold out
Tickets are sold out for the Springboks' highly anticipated Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town later this year.
Sam Prendergast among three uncapped players but Jamison Gibson-Park to miss Ireland's South Africa tour
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named three uncapped players for next month's tour of South Africa, with Leinster's Sam Prendergast and Jamie Osborne, and Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu all included in a 35-man squad.