Ireland vs South Africa Live Stream & TV Info Ireland
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Match Context:
* Rivalry: This match features a fierce rivalry between ireland and South Africa,with Ireland having won four of the last five encounters,including a victory in the 2023 World Cup.
* Erasmus’ Record: South Africa’s Director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has never won a match in Dublin.
* Recent Form: Despite some suggesting Ireland is declining, they’ve had typical results under Andy Farrell (win over Australia and Japan following a loss to the All Blacks).
* Importance: Both teams will be looking to end their year on a high note.
Team Line-ups:
* Ireland:
* Backs: Mack Hansen, Tommy O’Brien, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, James Lowe, Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park
* Forwards: Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne, Ryan Baird, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (Captain)
* Replacements: Rónan Kelleher, Paddy McCarthy, Finlay Bealham, Cian Prendergast, Jack Conan, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Tom Farrell
* South Africa:
* Backs: Damian Willemse, Canan Moodie, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Cheslin Kolbe, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cobus Reinach
* Forwards: Boan Venter, Malcolm Marx, Thomas du Toit, eben Etzebeth, Ruan Nortje, Siya Kolisi (Captain), Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jasper Wiese
* Replacements: Johann Grobbelaar, Gerhard Steenekamp, Wilco Louw, RG Snyman, Kwagga Smith, Andre Esterhuizen, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok
Key Player Notes:
* Ireland: Garry Ringrose and bundee Aki are paired in the centres, with Andrew Porter and Josh van der Flier returning to the starting pack.
* South Africa: Ruan Nortje replaces the suspended Lood de Jager,and canan moodie replaces Kurt-Lee Arendse (concussion). RG Snyman is in line for his 50th cap from the bench.
Officials:
* Referee: Matthew Carley (England)
* Assistant Referees: Karl Dickson (england), Christophe Ridley (England)
* TMO: Andrew Jackson (England)
