Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber says his team will have to adapt to Ireland’s innovative style of rugby on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium (7.30pm) in Dublin.
There’s a huge buzz in the rugby fraternity as world champions Springboks will face off with the No 1 ranked team in the world. This game will also serve as a dress rehearsal for next year’s World Cup in France.In July, Ireland managed to pull off a remarkable 2-1 series win over the All Blacks in New Zealand. The All Blacks failed to keep up with Ireland and Nienaber has warned his side to not ignore the new measures the Irish have added to their game.
“They are a clever side, they will make specific plans for us and the challenge for us will be how we adapt to those changes. Ireland will also be wary of the new-look back three of the Boks, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Makazole Mapimpi at the wings with Cheslin Kolbe to play his first Test at fullback. Kolbe at 15 gives the Boks a dynamic element of having more X-factor players on the field.
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