Sanity must prevail in 2023 bid race
South Africa has earned the right to host the 2023 World Cup and must be favourites to win the vote in London on Wednesday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Paris.
Jon Cardinelli
‘Boks to become minnow nation’
What the Irish newspapers are saying on Sunday about the Test against the Springboks.
Tour Tales – Dublin
JON CARDINELLI on the buzz around the World Cup bid, the vibe at the Aviva Stadium, and sprinting tightheads.
Bok rabble in need of rescue
The shambolic Springbok performance against Ireland as well as Allister Coetzee’s post-match statements regarding the coaching team’s inferiority should be read as a cry for help, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Ireland too smart for Boks
Allister Coetzee doesn’t have an answer for why Ireland keep outsmarting the Springboks, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
Ireland hand Boks record hiding
Ireland handed the Springboks a physical and tactical-kicking lesson in their record-breaking 38-3 win on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at the Aviva Stadium.
Midfield braces for Aki impact
Jesse Kriel feels that the Springboks have what it takes to keep Ireland’s hulking centres Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw in check on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports.
Preview: Ireland vs Springboks
The Springboks’ game management skills will be under scrutiny when they front a pragmatic yet polished Ireland side on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
‘Ollie should keep his mouth shut’
What the Irish newspapers are saying on Friday about the Test against the Springboks and the 2023 World Cup bid.
‘Away win is within reach’
Siya Kolisi says the Springboks are desperate to claim their first win in the northern hemisphere since 2015. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports.
