‘Boks out-thought and out-fought’

What the Irish newspapers are saying after their team’s 29-15 win at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Tour Tales – Dublin

JON CARDINELLI on Irish pub culture, the black stuff, and exorcising the ghost of Peter de Villiers.

Boks disappoint in World Cup audition

Heyneke Meyer says the Springboks were poor tactically and that several players are running out of time to make an impression ahead of the 2015 World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Jean: Players to blame

Jean de Villiers says the Springbok players rather than the coach must cop the flak for the shock defeat to Ireland, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Halfback horror brings Boks low

Francois Hougaard and Handré Pollard failed their first test in northern hemisphere conditions, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

‘Irish hope to feed off fear factor’

What the Irish newspapers are saying ahead of the Test at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Jean: Boks must kick on

Jean de Villiers says the Springboks must improve their kicking and game management if they are to beat a dangerous Ireland side this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

‘Meyer making Boks loveable’

What the Irish newspapers are saying ahead of the Test at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Burger: Boks have turned a corner

Schalk Burger says the Springboks' composure has improved significantly in 2014, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Injuries forced Schmidt to gamble

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt selected Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne in midfield because of a dearth of available alternatives, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.