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Saturday 26 September 2020
Foreign-based players such as Toulouse’s Cheslin Kolbe and Rynhardt Elstadt will be unavailable.
Munster aren’t using their five-day turnaround as an excuse ahead of the Leinster clash.
RG Snyman will remain an important part of South Africa’s plans moving forward.
South Africa hope to have their professional teams back in action by August.
Professional sport has been given an amber light to proceed in South Africa, though contact sports will have to lay out detailed plans to maintain player safety.
The Welshman departs with a World Cup winner’s medal.
The Springboks claimed series success in dramatic circumstances in Pretoria.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
The Lions very nearly produced a comeback victory against South Africa in their first Test in 2009.
RG Snyman and Damian de Allende are likely to become fan favourites at Thomond Park.
47-year-old Jacques Nienaber has been part of Rassie’s backroom staff in his past four jobs and won the World Cup in November.
The touring side have announced details of a reduced eight-game tour in South Africa.
The Munster boss worked at close quarters with many of the World Cup-winners.
The province are in talks to sign Damian de Allende and RG Snyman.
Makazole Mapimpi, who used to walk 10km to school, has had a stunning rise with the Springboks.
Irishman Felix Jones is a World Cup winner.
The 47-year-old told his players they could lift the trophy 18 months ago.
The England head coach was at a loss to explain how his side failed to back up their win against the All Blacks.
The Springboks pack was ruthless in going after the English set-piece in the World Cup final.
The South Africans have gone for a 6/2 split once again on their bench.
There are big challenges for South African rugby but their return to the top table has been welcome.
England defence coach John Mitchell is expecting a very different challenge this weekend.
The South Africans have been criticised in many quarters for their kick-heavy approach.
Eddie Jones couldn’t resist firing a shot back at the Wales boss.
England are the favourites for Saturday’s World Cup final but the Boks will apply pressure.
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has proved to be a wonderful leader for Rassie Erasmus’ side.
Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks ground their way into a World Cup final against England.
Handré Pollard’s place-kicking was crucial as the Boks edged the semi-final in Yokohama.
Rassie left Ireland to bring South Africa back to the top of the game. Warren Gatland and Wales stood between them and the World Cup final.
The second semi-final in Yokohama promises to be a brutally physical affair.
The South Africa coaching duo have been close friends since the early 1990s.
The 28-year-old suffered an ankle injury during training on Wednesday.
The prolific 23-year-old Sbu Nkosi comes onto the right wing for the clash with Wales.
The former Munster head coach has overseen South Africa’s transformation into World Cup contenders.
‘I’m not one of those coaches who sits here and says to you ‘I’m not really sure’, because we prepare to win.’
The 27-year-old Springbok is accused of using racist slurs against four men.
Eoin Toolan examines the All Blacks’ support play to explain their effectiveness in offloading.
South Africa ran in 10 tries, including the scrum-half’s 11-minute treble.
South Africa wrapped up the bonus point after Lovotti and Quaglio combined to spear Duane Vermeulen.
South African player fully focused on tomorrow’s crucial game against Italy.
Eben Etzebeth is alleged to have insulted, assaulted and pointed a gun at a 42-year-old man.
WELL, THE AUTUMN weather is certainly upon us this week and many people will no doubt have had to turn on their heating for the first time in months.
Met Éireann says the cool weather will continue today before turning cold tonight.
Temperatures will drop as low as zero overnight.
Now, for most people, this forecast is bad news. But for some, the cold weather is heaven.
Today we’re asking: Do you like cold weather?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Mostly sunny
Max: 13 °C
Min: 2 °C
Times of sun and clouds
Max: 14 °C
Min: 8 °C
Mostly cloudy with spotty showers
Max: 16 °C
Min: 6 °C
