After Saturday’s shock loss to Ireland, Allister Coetzee must make some tough decisions on the players who are proving to be liabilities.
SA coach Peter de Villiers insisted his side could mount a successful defence of the World Cup with a game-plan based on their traditional strengths.
SA put a miserable Tri-Nations behind them and ended a three-game losing streak against Ireland by surviving a stirring fightback in a 23-21 win.
Deon Stegmann will make his Test debut for the Springboks against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, the SA Rugby Union (Saru) has announced.
Six Nations champions Ireland beat World and Tri-Nations champions South Africa 15-10 in a battle of the hemispheres on Saturday.
New Zealand flyhalf Daniel Carter overcame an erratic performance to guide the All Blacks to a 21-11 victory over Ireland at a rain-soaked Railyards Stadium on Saturday.
The All Blacks and Ireland have been forced to hastily rejig their battle plans 48 hours before Saturday’s one-off rugby Test.
