The Springboks celebrate. Photo: EPA/DEAN LEWINS
Ireland vs South Africa LIVE: Saturday 5 November 2022
Follow Ireland vs South Africa live: The Springboks begin their European tour in Dublin against a side they haven’t beaten since 2016.
The Springboks celebrate. Photo: EPA/DEAN LEWINS
Ireland vs South Africa: The Springboks begin their European tour in Dublin against a side they haven’t beaten since 2016.
Ireland have won 14 of their last 16 Tests and are nearly invincible at home having won the last nine Tests they have staged.
The Springboks have not won in Dublin since 2012 but come over in decent touch after narrowly missing out on the Rugby Championship title and winning four out of their six matches in the competition.
Ireland are a tough nut to crack in Dublin having conceded just seven points or less in their last four home Tests.
They aren’t just about defence though as they finished as the highest point-scorers in the 2022 Six Nations.
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Why Joseph Dweba has slid down the pecking order
Hooker Joseph Dweba has been demoted from the Springbok squad to an ‘A’ team tourist.
TheSouthAfrican.com’s Craig Lewis clearly explains why.
How the Springboks can return to the top of the rankings
The Springboks will return to the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings if they beat Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, 5 November.
Heading into the much-anticipated clash, Ireland occupies the top spot with 90.03 points, with South Africa in third on 89.00.
South Africans travel delayed
The Springboks were hit by a travel delay that affected their preparation for the test against Ireland.
Earlier this week the Bok camp were left frustrated during a long layover in Dubai.
Ireland vs South Africa to see the return of Cheslin Kolbe
The return of Cheslin Kolbe is likely to headline the Springboks’ team selection on Tuesday ahead of the highly-anticipated Test against Ireland in Dublin.
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The Springboks’ build up and preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup are set to accelerate on a crucial end-of-year tour that will feature blockbuster battles against the likes of Ireland, England and France.
