After a thrilling first test at altitude in Pretoria, Ireland make a trip to the coast in Durban as they face South Africa once again in the second and final test match in the series. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's much-anticipated Ireland v South Africa Test match.
It's fair to say Ireland are limping into this match after the plethora of injuries sustained in the first test which came after a long season for the players but the boys in green still showed enough in the first test to believe that without the altitude advantage, Ireland may be able to get only their second ever test victory in South Africa.
These are both still the top-2 ranked sides in the world so here's all the details you need to know for the second test between Ireland and South Africa.
When is Ireland v South Africa
Kick off at the 4pm Irish time on Saturday 13th July from the HollywoodBets Kings Park in Durban.
How To Watch Ireland v South Africa
The match is only on Sky Sports. Coverage on Sky Sports Mix starts at 3:30pm while it will also be on Sky Sports Main Event from 3:45pm.
Team News
Ireland come into the second test battered and bruised after the first test in Pretoria. There were several key injuries including ones to Craig Casey and Dan Sheehan who both left camp.
Casey of course suffered a concussion after a clearout from former Munster teammate RG Snyman while Sheehan suffered a suspected ACL tear. Nathan Doak and Dave Heffernan have come in as their replacements.
In other injury news it's been reported that Robbie Henshaw is suffering with a concussion, Jamie Osborne has a groin issue, Andrew Porter came off during the game after a hand injury though he would come back on and James Lowe is reportedly suffering with a thigh problem.
Our team for the second Test in Durban! ✊#TeamOfUs
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) July 11, 2024
The Springboks on the other hand have a clean slate heading into the second test and Rassie Erasmus has named and unchanged XV from their first test win.
Unchanged #Springboks team for Saturday's second Test against Ireland, and it will be a special occasion for De Allende, Kriel and Malherbe - more here: https://t.co/C3z6ZMfXXv 🫡#ForeverGreenForeverGold pic.twitter.com/YYp060RyEq
— Springboks (@Springboks) July 9, 2024
