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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.
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“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.
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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.
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Pollard: “It will take a team effort to beat Ireland”Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard said on Wednesday it will take a full team effort by South Africa to beat Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday in the first of two Tests against their northern hemisphere arch-rivals, and added that he and his team-mates are excited about the challenge of facing the Six Nations champions on home turf.
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Erasmus names experienced squad for Irish openerSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, in what is expected to be a humdinger of an encounter between the top two ranked teams in the world.