Ireland v South Africa

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his side for Saturday's clash with Ireland. Toulon star Cheslin Kolbe has been named at full back for his ...

“He was sidelined for a while after breaking his jaw against Wales, but he has played four 80-minute matches for Toulon since returning to play, and we are confident that he will step up to the challenge.” “Damian (Willemse) has done well for us at flyhalf, and he is continuing to grow as a player in that role, while we think Cheslin has the potential to add a new dimension to our game at fullback. Former Munster centre Damian de Allende has been named at inside centre for the opening game of their series.

SOUTH AFRICA'S DIRECTOR OF RUGBY Rassie Erasmus believes that South Africa's game against Ireland will be a massive test for the world champions.

Erasmus who spent time in Ireland as head coach of Munster knows all too well the threat Ireland pose for the Bok's this Ireland take on South Africa, Australia, and Fiji as the number one ranked side for the upcoming Autumn Nations series. IRELAND v South Africa

Damian Willemse has been selected at fly-half, with head coach Jacques Nienaber also recalling Kurt-Lee Arendse on the right wing in the other change to the ...

“Obviously we are a long way out from the World Cup, but we have a limited number of matches left before the competition and the preparation doesn’t get better than playing a side we will face in the World Cup and the number one side in the world.” “Similarly to us, they will also view this as a vital clash with an eye on next year’s Rugby World Cup in France where we will cross paths in the pool stages. “Ireland are the top-ranked team in the world currently and they’ve shown in the past that they can be a force to be reckoned with in Dublin,” said Nienaber.

Toulon star Kolbe, who normally operates on the wing, returns for his first international appearance since suffering a broken jaw in the Springboks' series- ...

“Obviously we are a long way out from the World Cup, but we have a limited number of matches left before the competition and the preparation doesn’t get better than playing a side we will face in the World Cup and the number one side in the world.” “Similarly to us, they will also view this as a vital clash with an eye on next year’s Rugby World Cup in France where we will cross paths in the pool stages. “Ireland are the top-ranked team in the world currently and they’ve shown in the past that they can be a force to be reckoned with in Dublin,” said Nienaber.

World's number one ranked side to meet the world champions on Saturday.

“We selected a team we believe contains the best combinations to counter the threats posed by Ireland,” said Nienaber. In a surprise move, but something they have been considering for some while, the South African coaches have named Cheslin Kolbe at fullback for the first time in Test rugby. Nienaber said Kolbe will also provide cover at outhalf.

THE IRISH RUGBY team return to competitve action for the first time since their historic win over...

Ireland last beat South Africa 38-3 in 2017. Ireland's team will be announced later on in the week The man with the dancing feet is back - in a new position - when the The Boys in Green have played South Africa 26 times in their history, beating the Bok's seven times to their 18 It will also be streamed on the Virgin Media Player. WHEN IS IT ON ?

South Africa are boosted by the return of Cheslin Kolbe at full-back for Saturday's Test with world number one side Ireland in Dublin.

They will draw confidence from that. "This match is important for us for many reasons, one of which is to test our player combinations with the World Cup less than a year away." "Ireland are the top-ranked team in the world currently and they've shown in the past that they can be a force to reckoned with in Dublin.

South Africa Autumn Internationals Squad 2022: Head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his team for the Springboks' fixture at Aviva Stadium.

[Live on Amazon Prime](https://www.amazon.co.uk/amazonprime?tag=georiot-trd-21&ascsubtag=rugbyworld-gb-1327092002878192400-21&geniuslink=true) Marvin Orie (15 Feb 1993/DHL Stormers/Lock/2018 v Wales/8) [Franco Mostert](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-franco-mostert-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-springboks-lock-128349) (27 Nov 1990/Honda Heat/Lock/2016 v Ireland/59) [Ox Nché](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-ox-nche-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-springboks-prop-129051) (23 Jul 1995/Cell C Sharks/Prop/2018 v Wales/15) [Trevor Nyakane](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/trevor-nyakane-ten-things-should-know-128989) (4 May 1989/Racing 92/Prop/2013 v Italy/59) [Eben Etzebeth](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-eben-etzebeth-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-south-africa-lock-128151) (29 Oct 1991/Cell C Sharks/Lock/2012 v England/106) [Malcolm Marx](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-malcolm-marx-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-south-africa-hooker-128142) (13 Jul 1994/Kubota Spears/Hooker/2016 v New Zealand/55) [Bongi Mbonambi](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-bongi-mbonambi-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-springboks-hooker-129145) (7 Jan 1991/Cell C Sharks/Hooker/2016 v Ireland/52) [Lood de Jager](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-lood-de-jager-129115) (17 Dec 1992/Wild Knights/Lock/2014 v Wales/64) “Damian (Willemse) has done well for us at fly-half and he’s continuing to grow as a player in that role, while we think Cheslin has the potential to add a new dimension to our game at full-back. [Makazole Mapimpi](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-makazole-mapimpi-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-south-africa-wing-129057) (26 Jul 1990/Cell C Sharks/Wing/2018 v Wales/33) [Cobus Reinach](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-cobus-reinach-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-springbok-scrum-half-129872) (7 Feb 1990/Montpellier/Scrum-half/2014 v Australia/22) [Damian Willemse](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-damian-willemse-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-springbok-129176) (7 May 1998/DHL Stormers/Fly-half2018 v Argentina/23) They will not be replaced at this stage as Nienaber feels there is sufficient cover in the touring group. “Ireland are the top-ranked team in the world and they’ve shown in the past that they can be a force to reckoned with in Dublin. De Klerk and Kolbe are both fly-half options should Willemse not go the distance.

Chief rugby correspondent at the Irish Independent, Ruaidhri O'Connor, has reported that the home side will wear their navy blue 'alternate' kit against the ...

Saturday’s jersey is more likely add to, rather than eliminate, confusion. Is there anything more to this than a cynical attempt to sell merchandise? It was a disaster 5 years ago and it will be a disaster again. Don't need to be color blind to have trouble this weekend. The original green would be far more distinctive. [November 1, 2022]