Mngomezulu gets the match underway for SA, taken by Baird

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

Ireland and South Africa do battle in the Autumn Nations Series. Head to head these sides have met on 30 occasions, with the Springboks winning 19 to the ten by Ireland to go along with a single draw. The last encounter was in 2024, with Ireland edging it 25-24 to draw the series in South Africa 1-1.

Ireland v SA are always good games. Pity about the choice of ref for this game. Matthew Carley SUCKS.

Aw bless