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.
15 Springbok stats and facts
For the Test against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Boks could pounce if All Blacks slip
All the IRB world ranking permutations for this weekend's Test matches.
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.
Matfield must win lineout battle
The Springboks will dominate the scrum and breakdown this Saturday but Victor Matfield’s performance at the lineout will be key to a big victory, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
‘Boks are more dangerous than ever’
What the Irish newspapers are saying ahead of the Test at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Sonny Bill to punish Poms
Sonny Bill Williams will justify his retention at inside centre when the All Blacks meet England at Twickenham on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
North carries Welsh hopes
The midfield battle will be as defining as the one up front in the Test between Wales and the Wallabies at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Rookie centres for Ireland
Inexperienced duo Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw will start in the midfield for Ireland against the Springboks in Dublin.
