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Garry Ringrose believes that Ireland can still go up another level to beat the Springboks in the decisive second Test in Durban on Saturday. Ringrose, who played off the bench in Ireland’s 27-20 defeat in Pretoria, has been called into the starting lineup to partner Leinster teammate Robbie Henshaw in midfield at Kings Park. The […]

Wallaby icon David Campese said centre Garry Ringrose is key to addressing Ireland’s creativity for the series decider against the Springboks in Durban on Saturday. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell on Thursday named the lineup to face the Boks in the second and final Test at Kings Park. In midfield, Ringrose comes into the side

The Springboks clinch a 2-0 series win at Kings Park on Saturday, as Ireland slip to third in the world rankings following the All Blacks’ victory over England at Eden Park to climb into second place, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. New Zealand vs England (Saturday, 9:05am, Eden Park)   Dylan Johnson: New Zealand by

Speedster Edwill van der Merwe returns for the Lions to face the Pumas in the Currie Cup at Mbombela Stadium on Friday. Van der Merwe, who last played in a Man of the Match outing on debut for the Springboks in June, is one of three changes to the lineup that beat the Sharks in

Wales legend Scott Gibbs suspects the Irish may have a surprise in store for the Boks when the teams clash at Kings Park on Saturday.   The post Watch: Ireland to switch it up for Boks? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Wales legend Scott Gibbs suspects the Irish may have a surprise in store

SA-born hooker Rob Herring comes into the Ireland matchday 23, skippered by Caelan Doris, to face the Springboks in the series decider in Durban on Saturday. Head coach Andy Farrell on Thursday named the lineup to face the Boks in the second and final Test at Kings Park. Herring features on the bench in place

Veteran forward Franco Mostert said the Springboks must deliver a top performance against a “stronger” Ireland outfit on Saturday to clinch a series victory in Durban. The two-time Bok world champion singled out the breakdowns and mauls as areas the Boks particularly needed to step up in when the teams clash at Kings Park. The

SA Rugby has expressed its support for the SABC’s decision to suspend its planned broadcast of the Springbok matches against Ireland in the Republic. SARU president Mark Alexander emphasised that while it was the organisation’s desire for Bok Tests to be aired on the national broadcaster, this short-term measure is vital for the long-term viability

DHL Stormers director of rugby John Dobson says the Springboks are in a powerful position for South Africa’s World Cup three-peat bid in 2027. The talismanic Siya Kolisi became just the second player to lead a successful defence of the Webb Ellis Cup in November 2023, after captaining the Boks to the 2019 title. Currently

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