Overview
- Ireland host South Africa at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, 22 November, with kick-off at 17:40 GMT.
- Defence coach Simon Easterby says South Africa’s refereeing grievances and recent red-card controversy will not influence Ireland’s preparation.
- South Africa arrive on a six-match winning run but have not won in Dublin since 2012, with Ireland taking four of the last five meetings.
- Cheslin Kolbe says a Dublin victory would be massive for the Springboks and stresses composure, aerial contesting and taking chances in a likely tight game.
- Thomas du Toit expects Ireland’s structured, phase-planned attack, as Ireland target greater physicality after beating Australia 46-19.