‘Beating Boks would be a shock’

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

Pienaar may miss rest of tour

Ruan Pienaar is in danger of missing the clashes against England and Italy as well as the coming game against Ireland, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Pollard’s final test

Handré Pollard must adapt his game to suit European conditions and ultimately prove that he is the man for next year’s World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks brace for brutal fortnight

A physical bout against Ireland will prepare the Springboks for their heavyweight clash against England on 15 November, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Pienaar doubtful for Dublin

Scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar is battling a knee injury and likely to miss the Springboks’ tour opener against Ireland, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Bok group boasts balanced look

Heyneke Meyer has picked a squad that can win all four Tests this November and simultaneously build towards the 2015 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

‘We made our own luck’

Allister Coetzee has praised WP’s resilience following their ‘special’ title-clinching victory at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Lions don’t blame Boshoff

Warren Whiteley says the Golden Lions had enough chances to win the Currie Cup final and don’t blame Marnitz Boshoff for the missed penalty at the death. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Best kickers overcome pressure

Demetri Catrakilis's cool goal-kicking separated the two finalists at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Matfield demands lift in standards

Victor Matfield says the Springboks will need to improve at the set pieces if they’re to beat Ireland in two weeks' time. JON CARDINELLI reports.