Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe says their previous defeats to Ireland are in the past and that the team are focused only on Saturday's showing.
With the Boks back on home soil against Ireland for the first since 2016, they will be eager to break that losing streak.
“We weren’t clinical and didn’t take our opportunities and at Test level you have to capitalise and make the most of those chances,” explained Kolbe about the loss at the World Cup. Despite missing the experience and skill of Damian Willemse for the series, there is still plenty of competition in the back three, with Willie le Roux, Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse picked to start.Makazole Mapimpi and Edwill van der Merwe were unlucky to miss out on selection after solid showings against Wales two weeks ago, while Canan Moodie, who is recovering from an injury, will be fit for the second Test, and Kolbe believes this competition is very healthy.
“So we are always trying to learn from each other. There are no egos and whoever gets the opportunity to wear the green and gold jersey is more than willing to do a good job.”
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