Simon Zebo addresses Eben Etzebeth’s ‘arrogant’ Irish accusation and warns Ireland’s style is suited to beat Springboks 

Simon Zebo has warned South Africa that Ireland have the style of play to beat them and that they are still fired up from Eben Etzebeth accusing them of arrogance at the last Rugby World Cup.

Ireland have won four of the five meetings between the nations dating back to 2016 and their former wing says the way they are set up makes the world champions a team they like to play.

Ireland’s attack will stress Boks’ defence

“Ireland has the style to beat them because of Ireland’s short passing,” Zebo told Planet Rugby. “When that structure and shape is done