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by Steve Ashfield | in Rugby Predictions
Ireland look to continue their good recent run against world champions South Africa. If recent meetings are anything to go by, we could be in for a closely-fought classic in Dublin. Read our match prediction below.
The Irish side won their last match against South Africa last year. They did it on their travels too but only won the match by a single point. They could only finish third behind France and England in this year's Six Nations and this is their last fixture before beginning next year's tournament with a trip to France. A win against South Africa would certainly boost their confidence ahead of that tournament.
South Africa will be aiming to get revenge for the home loss to Ireland that they suffered last year. They are in good form at present with victories over Japan, France and most recently Italy. After resting several players last weekend, the big guns will be back for this stiffer task.
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The Best Betting Odds for Ireland v South Africa Match
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2.8 | 23 | 1.44 |
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2.8 | 25 | 1.48 |
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2.7 | 20 | 1.39 |
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Ireland vs South Africa Form
Ireland and South Africa Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
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1/6 (17%)
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2/6 (33%)
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6/6 (100%)
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6/6 (100%)
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5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
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5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
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Ireland vs South Africa Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Ireland - South Africa: Form Analysis
Ireland have had a mixed few weeks. They were soundly beaten by New Zealand in a match that was played in Chicago, USA. Back in Ireland, they have had wins over Japan and Australia, being particularly impressive in the victory over the Wallabies.
They have slipped down to fourth in the world rankings after recently being overtaken by England. Their opponents remain top of the world rankings. Ireland have a good recent record against the Springboks with four wins in the last five. The last four games have seen a combined winning margin of only 14 points.
The Springboks are in top form.
South Africa are aiming to make it seven consecutive wins since being beaten by New Zealand in this summer's Rugby Championship, a tournament they eventually won. Their most recent victory saw a weakened line-up win away in Italy.
Before that the world champions had won 43-10 in New Zealand, defeated Argentina twice (including a 67-30 home win) and then hammered Japan 61-7 and beaten France 32-17 after trailing at the break.
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Ireland & South Africa Squad Analysis
Ireland had an impressive win over Australia last week but it came at a cost. Both Robbie Henshaw and Stuart McCloskey sustained injuries in that match and will be absent for the visit of the world champions. Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose are their replacements.
Hansen is in good scoring form for Ireland.
Their captain Caelan Doris will be playing in the number eight position this weekend. Josh van der Flier makes his return to the starting line-up. They will be hoping that Mack Hansen continues his good form against South Africa. He's scored twice in his previous couple of games against them.
South Africa won in Italy last weekend but fielded a virtual reserve side. Their coach wanted to ensure that all his touring squad got a game. Now that's been achieved, the big boys are going to be back this weekend.
That means reverting to the players who won in France two weeks ago. There are just a couple of changes from the team that were victorious in Paris.
South Africa’s huge lock RG Snyman is set to win his 50th test cap for his nation, as coach Erasmus changes only two from his squad that beat France a fortnight ago. In comes Ruan Nortje and Kwagga Smith starts on the replacements bench. Canaan Moodie will start on the wing.
Ireland - South Africa Key Points
- South Africa have won their last six matches.
- South Africa are the current world champions and won this year's Rugby Championship.
- Ireland are three places below South Africa in the world rankings.
- South Africa have scored 125 points in their last three internationals.
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Our Ireland vs South Africa Prediction
This is the match of the weekend as South Africa bid to win in Dublin and make it seven straight wins. The world champions won the Rugby Championship during the summer and that included scoring 43 points in New Zealand.
Ireland have won their last two matches but were beaten by New Zealand before that. Recent matches between these two countries have been tight affairs and our main Ireland v South Africa prediction is South Africa wins on a -2.5 handicap.
Ireland vs South Africa - Other Interesting Predictions
South Africa's winning margin to be 1-12 point
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Ireland vs South Africa match : Frequently asked questions
Ireland face world champions South Africa on Saturday November 22. The match has a 17:40 start, UK time.
This match between Ireland and South Africa is being played at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.
TNT Sports are broadcasting this game live in the UK and you do need to be a subscriber. Go to our Rugby Test Matches livescore to read updated statistics and live text commentary, all helping you with your in-play bets.
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