Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus confirmed that Handre Pollard will very likely start his 2023 Rugby World Cup against Tonga next weekend.
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber conceded his side were second best against Ireland in their epic Pool B clash on Saturday, but insists they can still retain the Rugby World Cup.
Ireland talisman Johnny Sexton wants his charges to use the momentum from the win over South Africa to go deep into the Rugby World Cup.
Ireland coach Andy Farrell hailed the mental strength of his players following a nail-biting 13-8 win over World Champions South Africa in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
The Springboks paid the price for failure to take their chances as Andy Farrell's impressive Ireland side emerged 13-8 winners in Paris.
Henry Arundell plundered five tries as England overcame a frantic start to dismantle Rugby World Cup newcomers Chile with a 71-0 victory that continues their march towards the quarter-finals.