Another midweek sport has been added to the Springboks’ itinerary for his or her November tour with the announcement that the SA Select XV will face Munster of their first of two non-Test matches on their journey to the northern hemisphere in an thrilling year-end expedition.
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The Springboks will play 4 Tests on the tour, in opposition to Ireland (in Dublin on 5 November), France (in Marseille on 12 November), Italy (in Genoa on 19 November), and England (in London on 26 November), whereas the SA Select XV will line up in opposition to up in opposition to Irish giants Munster on Thursday, 10 November, at a venue but to be decided, per week earlier than they face the Bristol Bears (17 November) at Ashton Gate in midweek video games.
This would be the first time within the skilled period that Munster face a South African touring aspect, with the final encounter between the perimeters going down again in 1970.
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Interestingly the groups have solely met thrice, with the South Africans having gained all these matches.
The venue of the match and ticket data will probably be introduced sooner or later.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was delighted in regards to the announcement of the fixture in opposition to Munster, who he has an intense familiarity with having served as a member of the crew’s teaching employees with SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus between 2016 and 2018 earlier than returning to South Africa.
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“Munster are a giant force in Ireland, and they will offer the SA Select XV exactly the type of test we need to build combinations and player depth as we prepare for the Rugby World Cup next year,” stated Nienaber.
“We have been working with a large squad this year so that we can give an expanded group of players a chance to stake a claim for places in the Rugby World Cup and beyond, and by facing top opposition such as a Munster and Bristol, I have no doubt we will get some of the answers we need with the international extravaganza about a year away.”
Nienaber stated whereas they’ll work out the specifics about how to handle the crew successfully between the midweek matches and the Tests, the chance to play these matches will profit the coaches and gamers.
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“We haven’t had a proper rugby tour with midweek games in several years, so we are very excited about this opportunity,” stated Nienaber.
“We will clearly have to be inventive in how we cut up our administration employees and gamers in order that the Test crew and SA Select XV can have the whole lot they want to be as ready as doable for his or her respective matches, however the advantages of this tour goes to huge within the growth of our coaches and gamers.
“Obviously we’ll proceed with our collaborative strategy as administration employees, and the truth that we are able to have digital conferences will simplify that course of.
“The most important aspect, however, is that we will be able to give most of the players that have been within our system and possibly a few who have been knocking on the door an opportunity to show what they can do while continuing to build their familiarity with our systems and coaching staff.”
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Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan was equally excited in regards to the match and stated: “We are delighted to welcome South Africa again to the province for the primary time in over 50 years and we’re grateful to the Irish Rugby Football Union and SA Rugby for all their help in making this occur.
“Munster Rugby has a proud tradition of hosting major touring sides and to face the SA Select XV during this Autumn Series will be a hugely exciting prospect for the club and our supporters. Now that we have the opposition and date, we are exploring venue options and will finalise supporter and ticket details as soon as possible.”
Springbok year-end tour fixtures:
Saturday, 5 November: South Africa vs Ireland (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
Thursday, 10 November: SA Select XV vs Munster (venue TBC)
Saturday, 12 November: South Africa v France (Stade Vélodrome, Marseille)
Thursday, 17 November: SA Select XV v Bristol Bears (Ashton Gate, Bristol)
Saturday, 19 November: South Africa v Italy (Stadio Luigi Ferarris, Genoa)
Saturday, 26 November: South Africa v England (Twickenham, London)