It was Rassie.

I was looking forward to the sa/ireland test series since the wc. Now the boks will be without Kitshof, Wiese, van Staden, Moodie, Willemse and arendse. Without Vermeulen and Wiese I dont even know whos going to play 8. What a shame

@@Kransduif We are missing Hanson, Henderson, Ringrose and now Keenan...so I feel your pain. Shame we are missing key players on both sides but there ya go.

@@kerrylass2 and Keenan

@@lizzyhanahoe4197 Sorry yes Keenan...made correction

lol

😂😂😂 they in Japan but that's funny.

Hahahahahahaha😂😂

We are sending a training team down 😂

@@LeMerch We make sure they will be getting good sparring

@@nishantkauthekar6018 likewise. I’m enjoying this new found rivalry. Also loving the SA clubs in the URC. SA has made rugby better for everyone!

Why are you Saffas so paranoid. The Irish totally respect you. But maybe you need to believe otherwise as motivation.

You misunderstand South African culture because the English always have hidden messages and agenda.

Its hyping up the test series. Cant wait. Got my tickets

Clown from Cork

Yes & your own World Cup medals as well jou poes

Just because you're offended, does not mean you are right.

​@@user-hy5wd6xh3o BIG difference between "offended" and "disappointed " one would expect more from an English man who represented Scotland to grasp what was been said of Ireland and to be resident of that...

Us SAFFA's were disappointed when the coach of the BI Lions caused a stir about our Director of Rugby legally playing waterboy, when one of the BI Lions assistant coaches was playing the same role and had been doing so for years under the same coach at Wales - still doing it now, as we saw during the 6N lol. But World Rugby indicated that it was against the spirit of the game when they altered the laws to combat the practice and we've had to deal with it. That is no different from Augustin Pichot of World Rugby stating categorically that the residency period was to be extended to 5 years to combat the exact practice that Ireland followed. Eligibility laws were put in place to allow legitimate immigrants to represent their adopted country (think Gregan, Pocock, Catt, Mtawarira, Vunipola, Faletau), but Ireland exploited the loophole by luring new talent into their pool, literally handpicking surplus players from around the world. It is against the spirit of the game, whether you find that disappointing or not and bears mentioning in a rugby discussion.

@@Karma-qt4ji legitimate migrants that is making selective calls and makes a joke out of your post there are numerous players that have played for NZ and all the SP that have had no direct family contact heck one lad currently playing for New Zealand was touring as part of another national side when he was tapped up to live and play in New Zealand 💁‍♂ Ireland haven't broke any current eligibility laws if you can show me one example of where they have I'll retract also you bring up the B&I Lions again being selective as that is not a national test team you also complain and comment on matters different to the post AGAIN selective keep to the post as mentioning things that have no bearing is simply deflecting or are you incapable of defending the original post oh just an aside of the current Irish team there are 3 NIQ players 2 of them have not only kids born in this country but have also become Irish citizens I'm sure if you were to one day bump in to any of them I'd love to see you question thier passion and feelings when playing for Ireland being a SAFFA if you wish I can forward your post on to CJ Stander I'm sure he'd be more than happy to educate you.

Oh for heaven's sake what a complete over reaction. He was trying to explain the emotional triggers the way he understands them. Nothing more! He was wrong about the Irish not being emotional though.

You are only as good as your weekest link

Analysis from the coach down provides perspective, he said he does not know if Ireland has an emotional drive Us mere mortals who support these giants cannot fathom the miniscule margins, all Damien says is part of a tactical analysis not a layman's pontificating These men are going to war, it is a mere matter of a level of respect which will win these monumental Test matches

This GUY has analyzed Ireland more than their own coaches chap.

Ireland is not a topic in SA ..we here don't even worry bout u guys ..time will tell.couldnt even beat a worst English team😂

@@chicky86-bu3po we don’t worry or care about you guys either.

@@LeMerch all I can say is Ur days r numbered..U going back to 6/7 on the log where U always belong

Nobody cares hunny ❤

Going by the comment section, you guys giz A LOT. Every second comment is an Irish fan crying. Nice try though :)

For Dumb people, they sure do know how to outsmart the Irish.

Crazy isnt it?Monkey?

Would you ever get a life

​@@KMKM.S94he lives in SA, probably got lots of time on his hands.

Arrogant ? Coming from a south African you're having a laugh surly