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Like Rassie Erasmus, the boys are at peace with the fact the Boks will be a man down in Dublin long before half time. The post Keo & Zels: Rassie on red alert for Dublin delights appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Like Rassie Erasmus, the boys are at peace with the fact the Boks […]

Coach Andy Farrell says Ireland are relishing the chance to measure themselves against the “best in the world” in Dublin on Saturday. Fresh off a record 46-19 victory over Australia, Farrell said the Springboks’ form speaks for itself. “They’re the best in the world. Everyone’s talking about them and the type of rugby they’re playing,”

Eben Etzebeth says he won’t hold back despite recent red-card controversy involving fellow Springbok locks Lood de Jager and Franco Mostert. De Jager received a straight red against France in Paris and a four-match ban, while Mostert faces a disciplinary hearing this week after getting his marching orders against Italy in Turin. Asked by media

Mzwandile Stick has hit out at what he calls unfair, inconsistent disciplinary decisions as the Boks prepare for Franco “Sous” Mostert’s looming hearing. Mostert, who was shown a red card against Italy, faces his judicial process in the coming days, and Stick made it clear the Boks are growing increasingly disillusioned with the current landscape.

Eben Etzebeth says facing Ireland on Saturday is a “nice opportunity” to try to change fortunes in Dublin, where the Springboks last won a Test in 2012. Since then, the Boks have suffered three defeats at the home of Irish rugby, in 2014, 2017 and 2022. Speaking at a press conference in the Ireland capital

Jeff Wilson says New Zealand’s coaching exodus is at the heart of the All Blacks’ alarming slide. Speaking on The Breakdown after the All Blacks’ 33-19 defeat to England at Twickenham, Wilson said fans were right to demand answers. “We’ve been patient … but this isn’t Super Rugby. This is international rugby,” he insisted. “This

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Springbok fullback Damian Willemse once again highlighted his value, as he put in another Man of the Match performance against Italy in Turin. GAZA: Boks desperate to crack the Aviva In difficult conditions, Willemse’s calm under pressure shone through with his stability under the high ball and jinking runs from backfield. Damian Willemse was secure

The fallout from the Springboks’ back-to-back red cards on their European tour has intensified, with South African legend Victor Matfield and All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan tearing into World Rugby. They’ve described it as an inconsistent, out-of-control refereeing environment that is “killing the game”. MORE: Mallett blasts ‘permanent red’ law after Sous card Speaking

SARugbymag.co.za revisits the last five clashes between the Springboks and Ireland in a rivalry that’s become one of rugby’s fiercest. Ireland 38 Springboks 3 Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 2017 A record-breaking win for the Irish who ran in four tries to hand the Boks their biggest-ever defeat against the men from the Emerald Isle. Ireland legend