Reaction

The Springbok coaches will weigh the team’s goalkicking options in the wake of the narrow defeat by Ireland (13-8) after returning from Paris to their Toulon training base on Sunday.

Match report

A monumental contest between the two teams rated the best in the world went down to an achingly narrow wire as Ireland edged a seismic Rugby World Cup Pool B clash 13-8 (halftime 7-3) at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday night.

Reaction

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi rued the missed opportunities as they suffered a disappointing 13-8 defeat against the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, but said they would keep their heads high and turn their focus to next week’s encounter against Tonga.

News

The Springboks are expecting a massive challenge in their round three Rugby World Cup pool encounter against Ireland at Stade de France on Saturday, but according to assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and the players, they are ready to give everything.