The Springboks take on Ireland in a titanic Rugby World Cup clash between the worlds two highest ranked rugby nations. Set your alarms for a LATE kick-off!
The Springboks take on Ireland in Paris on Saturday, 23 September 2022
Kick-off is at 21:00 (SA time).
EVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR BETWEEN SPRINGBOKS AND IRELAND
The winner of this match will ensure their place at the top of the World Rugby rankings.
As if that isn’t enough motivation, this is also a pool decider.
The winner will take on New Zealand in the quarter finals whilst the losers will face France in front of their home fans.
Therefore, both teams will be extra motivated heading into this titanic showdown. It is also an opportunity for Jacques Nienaber and the Boks to measure where they truly are having hardly been tested in the Rugby World Cup to date.
In 180 minutes (3 hours) of rugby, the Boks have only conceded three points and no tries to date.
They have notched up 94 points and bullied their opponents physically to date. However, the Irish present a completely different level of opposition to the Springboks, one that is far more physical, professional and polished.
STURDY TEST FOR NIENABER AND SA
Ireland are ranked number one in the world for good reason. They won a historic series 2-1 in New Zealand last year before beating the Springboks 19-16 in Dublin in November. Furthermore, they won the Six Nations earlier this year, completing the Grand Slam. This included a 32-19 win over France. S
Therefore, the Irish have recently beaten the three other Rugby World Cup favourites. So, the Springboks will have their work cut out for them on Saturday.
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