The Springboks and Ireland face off this Saturday in the long awaited clash between the 2 nations. South African watch parties are in full swing and fully booked all over town. WE ARE READY!

Ireland made history by winning their first ever series in New Zealand two years ago. The last time they were here they won a game against the Boks in South Africa for the first time. But they did not win the series, and that remains a barrier they have yet to traverse.

It will be what they are chasing when the series starts this weekend.

Sam Warburton believes Ireland are still the best team in the world.@VictorMatfield and Swys de Bruin are not buying that argument at all!

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With the Bok coach able to pick 12 of the players who were part of the Paris game, and Ireland’s boss Andy Farrell able to pick 11, there will be enough players who have relatively fresh memories of their intense and physical clash on 23 September last year. It promises to be a combustible and intriguing start to the home international season in South Africa.

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