While Ireland know South Africa will bring their trademark physicality to Saturday's massive World Cup clash in Paris, they are growing increasingly wary of the Springboks' attacking prowess as well.
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are considering going with a 7-1 bench split for their massive Rugby World Cup encounter against Ireland this weekend.
Ireland veteran Conor Murray can't wait for the challenge of facing the world-champion Springboks in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.
Boksquad takes a closer look at Sunday's big win against Romania and picks out five Springboks who caught the eye.
The Springbok Sevens missed a second opportunity to qualify for next year's Olympic Games after suffering a 17-12 defeat to Kenya in the final of the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers on Sunday.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard will join the national team on Monday after being called into the squad to fill the vacancy created by hooker Malcolm Marx.