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Injuries and strategic changes challenge Ireland as they seek to level the series in Durban.
- 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.
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- Ireland Island in Europe
- Caelan Doris Irish rugby union player
- South Africa Country in Southern Africa
- Andy Farrell English rugby union player
- South Africa national rugby union team Rugby union team
- Peter O'Mahony Irish rugby union player
- Dan Sheehan Irish rugby union player
- Craig Casey Rugby union player
- Durban City in South Africa
- Bundee Aki Rugby union player
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