Coetzee installs Ireland as favourites
Bok coach Allister Coetzee

Coetzee installs Ireland as favourites

Allister Coetzee’s selections, as much as his press conference offerings, have handed Ireland the advantage ahead of the tour-defining clash on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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Boks strike back-row balance
Pieter-Steph du Toit takes on the All Blacks defence

Boks strike back-row balance

Allister Coetzee has expressed confidence in the balance of the Springbok back row ahead of the crunch clash against Ireland on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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Big calls for Springboks at 7, 10
Francois Louw and Pieter-Steph du Toit

Big calls for Springboks at 7, 10

The balance of the back row and that of the halfback pairing will be key when the Springboks tackle a more settled and intelligent Ireland side on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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Springboks vs Ireland: Brains to trump brawn
Ireland score from the lineout against the Boks in 2014

Springboks vs Ireland: Brains to trump brawn

The Springboks will need to outsmart one of the craftiest teams in Test rugby to win the clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports. (more…)

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Beast ready for big scrum battle
Beast Mtawarira

Beast ready for big scrum battle

Beast Mtawarira is determined to prove a point this Saturday against a tighthead he considers to be the very best in northern hemisphere rugby. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports. (more…)

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Bok coach must back Pollard
Handré Pollard takes on Johnny Sexton in 2014

Bok coach must back Pollard

Handré Pollard must be given an extended run at No 10 on the Springboks’ four-Test tour of Europe, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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