Suspension drama fails to shake Springboks ahead of Ireland Test

THE Springboks may have entered the week with a disciplinary storm brewing overhead, but the suspension sword that dangled above Lood de Jager and Franco Mostert never threatened to derail their preparations for today's heavyweight showdown with Ireland in Dublin.

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It was perhaps disruptive for De Jager and Mostert, who only learned their fate late in the week after receiving red cards in consecutive matches. However, for the rest of the Springboks, it was business as usual as they prepared for the clash at the Aviva Stadium (7.40pm kickoff).

While De Jager was ultimately suspended for four matches, Mostert had his card rescinded but it came too late in the week for the Boks to change their team.

Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones said on Friday that it would have been tough on the duo because they badly wanted to play; however, to know how to get on with things and prepare for the Test," Jones said.