Boks pumped for Ireland clash

The Springboks will be pumped up for their massive clash against Ireland in Dublin this weekend, after two inspiring backs-against-the-wall wins over France and Italy over the past two weekends.

- Ross Roche

Two controversial refereeing decisions have resulted in the Boks losing Lood de Jager (France) and Franco Mostert (Italy) to red cards, but still going on to win those Tests 32-17 (France) and 32-14 (Italy).

De Jager has already copped a four-match ban and Mostert could suffer a similar fate, should things go against him.

A sense of injustice around those red cards could spur the Boks on this week, ahead of what is shaping up to be an almighty big Test in Dublin on Saturday.