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Match report
Boks do the business against Ireland in PretoriaThe Springboks won a pulsating and drama-filled Test by 27-20 against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria to go one-nil up in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, a match that will be talked about for a while by all of the 50,066 spectators in attendance.
Reaction
Job done, but far from perfect, says ErasmusSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus let out a sigh of relief following the Springboks’ hard-fought 27-20 (halftime 13-8) victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in the first of two Tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series.
Comment
Kolisi thrilled to run out in front of home fansSpringbok captain Siya Kolisi was thrilled to be back on South African shores for what marks their biggest Test since their triumphant Rugby World Cup campaign in France when they line up against Ireland in Pretoria in the first of three Castle Lager Incoming Series matches, and said his charges were well aware about what it means to country and the team.
Comment
“We need to bring the physicality and enjoy the occasion”Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has emphasised the importance of accuracy in their execution and said the team had to be physical and enjoy the occassion as they go in search of their first victory against Ireland since 2016 when the Castle Lager Incoming Series kicks off in Pretoria on Saturday.
Team announcement
Farrell names Ireland team for Pretoria TestIreland head coach Andy Farrell has named the his match-23 to face the Springboks in Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.