Flyhalf Handre Pollard will not be involved in South Africa's Rugby World Cup clash with Ireland in Paris on Saturday unless the Boks suffer a late injury crisis.
Springbok great Victor Matfield believes Rassie Erasmus is leaving his position as South Africa's director of rugby to take up a similar role in Ireland after the Rugby World Cup in France.
While many believe Springbok centre Jesse Kriel was lucky to avoid further sanction for a dangerous tackle against Scotland on Sunday, Rassie Erasmus says the referees made the right decision.
The Springboks refuse to look beyond their next World Cup clash against Romania, despite the massive battle against Ireland that awaits.
The Springboks' journey through the 2019 Rugby World Cup was nothing short of remarkable.
SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus says they will do whatever is necessary to give themselves the best possible chance of defending the Rugby World Cup, including the 7-1.