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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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.
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.
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.
Jamie Osborne in for debut as Ireland name team to face Boks
Andy Farrell has made a bold call in his side for Saturday's first Test against South Africa in Pretoria, handing Leinster's Jamie Osborne his debut at full-back for the meeting with the world champions.