Former international referee Jaco Peyper has laughed off the notion that the Springboks' 'Bomb Squad' tactics are a threat to player welfare.
The Springboks consolidated their position at the top of World Rugby's latest rankings after their impressive victory over Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday.
The Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that stars Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey will miss the second Test against South Africa in Durban due to injury.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell wants his players to avoid being "desperate" in their efforts to salvage a series draw in South Africa.
Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit is relishing the chance to earn back-to-back wins over Ireland ahead of the second Test in Durban.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus let out a sigh of relief following the Springboks' hard-fought 27-20 victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.