Overview
- Kick-off is Saturday, November 22 at 17:40 GMT (19:40 CAT) at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
- Andy Farrell starts Sam Prendergast at fly-half, with Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Porter returning, and Mack Hansen retained at fullback.
- Rassie Erasmus hands the No 10 jersey to Sacha Feinberg‑Mngomezulu, promotes Ruan Nortje for suspended lock Lood de Jager, and brings in Canan Moodie for the concussed Kurt‑Lee Arendse.
- Franco Mostert’s Italy red card was rescinded but he was not selected, while RG Snyman is named on the bench as he closes in on 50 caps and Kwagga Smith returns among the replacements.
- The Springboks arrive on a six‑Test winning run, but Ireland have won four of the last five meetings, including their 2023 World Cup pool victory and 2024 win in Durban.