Ireland could present the Springboks with their toughest challenge of the November Nations Championship campaign, with Zelim Nel suggesting the Irish may be better equipped than France to unsettle Rassie Erasmus’ world champions.
Speaking on the Keo & Zels Show, Nel and Mark Keohane assessed South Africa’s upcoming Tests against France and Ireland, warning that the two European heavyweights will provide very different examinations of the Springboks’ World Cup preparations.
While France possess some of the most dangerous attacking players in international rugby, injuries to several key forwards and flyhalves have weakened their options.
Ireland, meanwhile, appear to be rediscovering
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