SPRINGBOKS

Bongi Mbonambi

Bongi Mbonambi hopes for 'fair contest' at scrum time after Ireland's dark arts

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi says that Ireland had a lot of "tricks" at scrum time during the first Test between the two sides at Loftus and has called for a "fair contest" in Durban.

Ronan Kelleher

Ireland not dwelling on missed chances as they look to bounce back in Durban

Hooker Ronan Kelleher insists Ireland are not dwelling on the frustrations of their first Test defeat to South Africa as he prepares to start Saturday's series finale in Durban.

Pieter-Steph du Toit

Springboks name record-breaking XV for showdown with Ireland at Kings Park

Rassie Erasmus named the most experienced team in Springbok history when he retained the exact same 23-man matchday squad to face Ireland in the second Test in Durban on Saturday.

Jaco Peyper

Jaco Peyper dismisses Bok 'Bomb Squad' safety concerns as misguided

Former international referee Jaco Peyper has laughed off the notion that the Springboks' 'Bomb Squad' tactics are a threat to player welfare.

Springboks after Ireland win

World rankings: Springboks extend their lead at the top of the table

The Springboks consolidated their position at the top of World Rugby's latest rankings after their impressive victory over Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Ireland duo ruled out of second Test against the Springboks

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.

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