Ireland, the number one ranked team in the world, take on South Africa the World Cup holders in what should be an epic Autumn international Test.
South Africa were trounced 38-3 the last time they played Ireland at Lansdowne Road in 2017 but five years later arrive as world champions taking on the number one ranked team in the worldDUBLIN - Ireland, the number one ranked team in the world, take on South Africa the World Cup holders in what should be an epic Autumn international Test on Saturday at Lansdowne Road.
The 24-year-old Springbok is 13 years younger than Sexton, but the Irish captain has over 100 caps at fly-half whilst Willemse can count the number of times he has played in the position at Test level on one hand. Sexton is nobody's fool and unlike many, whose eyebrows were raised over Willemse's selection in such a pivotal role, he sees no reason why he cannot shine."He's got fantastic footwork, he has a good kicking game, he's strong, he's fast obviously.The Erasmus factor
It is the changing room where he could make a huge difference with a pre-match tub-thumping speech. Fiery, where head coach Jacques Nienaber is more mild-mannered, the charismatic former backrow forward can add that extra bit of fire in the bellies of the players. Coming off a historic series win in New Zealand against the All Blacks and facing the world champions few would argue with the Ireland head coach and former English rugby league superstar.The 33-year-old has watched from the bench as Jamison Gibson-Park has lifted the mantle of first-choice scrum-half from his shoulders after over a decade.However, on Saturday the Munster stalwart will lead the team out onto the pitch as he wins his 100th cap.
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