Overview
- Caelan Doris steps in as captain, replacing Peter O'Mahony who has been moved to the bench.
- Key players Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, and Craig Casey are out due to injuries.
- South Africa fields their most experienced starting XV in history, unchanged from the first Test.
- Ireland looks to avoid consecutive losses, maintaining a strong record since 2021.
- Andy Farrell emphasizes resilience and tactical adjustments to counter the Springboks.