Ireland

God George hook talks some Tripe!

In teams news Jared Payne will make his test debut for his adopted country wearing the famous 13 jersey with Connacht centre Robbie Henshaw partnering him at 12. It was expected that Henshaw would get the 13 jersey but due to the injury and lack of match fitness of Gordon D’arcy, Henshaw will start at 12,.It will be the first time since 1999 that neither O'Driscoll or D'arcy has lined out for Ireland in front of the Irish fans.As for the Springboks they start off their first of four games in November with a more or less their strongest 15 available to them. They are unchanged from the side that defeated The All Blacks 27-25 last month, with the impressive young Outhalf Handre Pollard keeping his place in the side after breaking into the Boks teams after an impressive Junior World Cup in the Summer. Kick is 30 minutes away so stay with us for what is expected to be a highly entertaining game of Rugby.

Hello and welcome to the start of the Autumn Internationals for both these sides as the Springboks travel to the Aviva to take on Ireland. After defeating a second string Argentinian side in the Summer, Ireland now face their first big test after the retirement of their talisman Brian O’Driscoll, and will do battle with an impressive South Africa side who will go into this game full of confidence after their win against The All Blacks last month.Ireland’s record against the Boks fares well for them ahead of Saturday’s game, with Joe Schmidt’s side winning 3 out of the last 5 games against South Africa. However the Springboks defeated Ireland the last time these two sides met. Defeating Ireland in a 16-12 win, with Pienaar getting the only try of the game. With Ireland failing to defeat Australia and New Zealand last November Joe Schmidt will be hoping for his first win over a Southern Hemisphere side.

Little worried about the 10/12 combination considering we haven't played it in the northern hemisphere

We hate CJ Stander for leaving!

Imagine next year when CJ Stander will be eligible to play for Ireland

C'mon Ireland

Oconnell will have his arse handed to him

OConnell V Matfield
going to be some battle !