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Springboks
Munster sign Springboks hooker Marnus van der Merwe
The 29-year-old previously played for Cheetahs and Scarlets
Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery to make temporary switch to URC side Bulls
Springbok coaches will provide short-term support after request
Eben Etzebeth’s suspension is lenient for such a repugnant offence
Question marks on whether 12 weeks is enough for eye-gouging on Alex Mann
South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth receives 12-week ban for eye gouging against Wales
Suspension reduced from 18 weeks due to mitigating factors including his previous record
Eben Etzebeth to appear at hearing after red card for alleged eye-gouging
Mid-range offence could see Springbok lock receive eight-week ban
Eben Etzebeth red card mars South Africa demolition job as Wales slump to record home defeat
Springboks score 11 tries in Cardiff but secondrow Etzebeth sent off for eye gouge on Alex Mann
‘Fight, problem-solving, guts’: Johnny Sexton hails Ireland’s response in Springboks clash
Loss of players and chaotic first half on Saturday made for severe test of team and coaches
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s loss against South Africa highlighted one of our biggest problems
Saturday’s defeat to the Springboks highlighted Ireland’s lack of squad depth
Tadhg Beirne named in World Rugby team of the year
South Africa dominate team with Beirne being Ireland’s only representative
Tadhg Beirne believes Ireland will benefit from facing ‘gold standard’ Springboks scrum
Despite disappointment of defeat, Munster player feels national team is heading in the right direction
Ireland’s 50% win rate in Autumn Nations Series is not where Andy Farrell wants or needs to be
There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts
‘We kept fighting, even down to 12’: Bundee Aki says Springboks battle will stand to Ireland
Jack Crowley echoed Connacht veteran’s sentiments following war of attrition against world champions
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