Bok midfield braces for Aki impact
Bok centre Jesse Kriel against Ireland

Bok midfield braces for Aki impact

Jesse Kriel feels that the Springboks have what it takes to keep Ireland’s hulking centres Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw in check on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports. (more…)

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Ireland vs Springboks preview
Johnny Sexton takes on Jan Serfontein in 2014

Ireland vs Springboks preview

The Springboks’ game management skills will be under scrutiny when they front a pragmatic, yet polished Ireland side on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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Coetzee installs Ireland as favourites
Bok coach Allister Coetzee

Coetzee installs Ireland as favourites

Allister Coetzee’s selections, as much as his press conference offerings, have handed Ireland the advantage ahead of the tour-defining clash on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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Boks strike back-row balance
Pieter-Steph du Toit takes on the All Blacks defence

Boks strike back-row balance

Allister Coetzee has expressed confidence in the balance of the Springbok back row ahead of the crunch clash against Ireland on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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Big calls for Springboks at 7, 10
Francois Louw and Pieter-Steph du Toit

Big calls for Springboks at 7, 10

The balance of the back row and that of the halfback pairing will be key when the Springboks tackle a more settled and intelligent Ireland side on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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