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“Ireland are a dynamic team that likes quick ball. The breakdown is going to be a big focus point for both teams, so that combination is what we think will serve us the best.”In all it is expected to be a massive challenge for the Boks as they face the current top ranked team in world rugby in their back yard.
The Boks also haven’t won a match at the Aviva Stadium since 2012, although the two sides have only played each other at the ground twice since then, including their last meeting which was a 38-3 drubbing back in 2017. “If you look at Ireland across the board there is a reason why they are currently number one in the world and they’ve beaten New Zealand in New Zealand. I think they’ve got a well-balanced game,” said Nienaber.
“Obviously everyone sees their attack. How well they attack and how they keep the ball in hand. But they’re the best defensive side in the world currently, conceding the least tries and points. “That’s why it’s such a lekker challenge for us as players and as coaches to come and compete against Ireland in Ireland, at the Aviva which has become a little bit of a fortress for them. So it’s a nice challenge a year out before World Cup in knowing that we’re going to play them in the pool stages.”
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