SA vs Ireland: ‘It’ll be tight, but my money’s on the Boks’ - Rugby365 editor
The Springboks will take on Ireland at Loftus stadium on Saturday.
FILE: South Africa captain Siya Kolisi returned to action as the Webb Ellis trophy holders overwhelmed Wales 52-16 in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff on 19 August 2023. Picture: @Springboks/X
Africa Melane speaks with Jan de Koning, Editor at Rugby365
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An experienced Springboks squad, including 20 World Cup Winners, will be facing off against Ireland for their opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test this weekend.
The entire starting 15 and five players on the replacement bench were part of the team that secured our 2023 RWC title.
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The remaining three players on the bench are Gerhard Steenekamp (prop), Salmaan Moerat (lock) and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (utility back).
Twelve of the starting XV also started in the rugby world cup final.
De Koning says this is likely to be an intense match and possibly a close game.
“I expect this to be a very tight, intense match… but I am going to put my money on the Springboks.”
- Jan de Koning, Editor at Rugby365
“As we learnt in the world cup, you only need one point to win.”
- Jan de Koning, Editor at Rugby365
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