‘We’re always prepared for a physical battle’: Ireland ready for South Africa challenge

Opponents singing in the tunnel before kick-off and playing in front of a passionate Cape Town crowd are among the things that make international rugby special for Dorothy Wall, as Ireland prepare for their first women’s Test on South African soil at Athlone Stadium on Saturday.

A safari has been among the highlights of her first visit to the Rainbow Nation, but the bottom line is taking home two victories over the Springbok Women to complete this opening WXV Global Series window.