Springboks second-row Eben Etzebeth insists their upcoming Autumn Nations Series showdown with Ireland is a “nice opportunity” to end their poor run of form in Dublin.
South Africa have not secured a victory at the Aviva Stadium since 2012 after losing the last three times at the venue, falling 29-15 in 2014, 38-3 in 2017 and 19-16 in 2022.
But they arrive in Ireland full of confidence after a fine 2025 season that has seen them defend the Rugby Championship title and enjoy an impressive November to date.
Exciting challenge
Etzebeth, who made his 139th international appearance against France a couple
