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(Photo: FJ Meintjes / Gallo Images)</em></p>\r\n<h4><b>Depth</b></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of this being the most experienced starting lineup in Springbok history, Erasmus said: “We don’t really look at such things when we select the team, but this shows how blessed we are with the depth in the squad and the quality of the players we have.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“While it may be an impressive statistic, it will by no means guarantee us a victory. 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(Photo: Sydney Seshibedi / Gallo Images)</em></p>\r\n<h4><b>Bomb squad</b></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erasmus was pleased that the six-two split in favour of the forwards on the replacements’ bench gave the team the impact they had hoped for in the second half at Loftus Versfeld, saying: “We considered a few options for the first Test – a five-three split, six-two split and seven-one split – and we felt that this combination is the best to counter the challenge Ireland poses.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“The replacements made a good impact when they took the field by injecting energy into the game, and we are looking for much of the same from them this week.”</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erasmus expected Ireland to come out all guns blazing: “We’ve been on the wrong side of the scoreboard on a few occasions too and we remember how it felt to suffer a defeat against them in the World Cup pool stages, and we have no doubt they are feeling the same this week.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“They are a proud team and nation and they’ll be disappointed that they were unable to capitalise on a few opportunities last week close to our tryline, so they will work hard this week to fix their mistakes and ensure that they convert their chances into points.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“This is going to be another physically gruelling match, and just like us, they will be determined to correct the wrongs of last week.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“There is also the other important matter of them trying to draw the series, while we would be delighted to win both matches, which will fuel their motivation, so it is going to be another spectacle of top-class rugby.” </span><b>DM</b>\r\n<h4><b>Springboks:</b></h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Willie le Roux, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Kwagga Smith, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (capt), 5 Franco Mostert, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserves: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Salmaan Moerat, 20 RG Snyman, 21 Marco van Staden, 22 Grant Williams, 23 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.</span>",
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Bok captain Siya Kolisi in action against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on 6 July 2024. (Photo: Anton Geyser / Gallo Images)
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus at the Test against Ireland at Loftus. (Photo: Gordon Arons / Gallo Images)
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Jesse Kriel during the first Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on 6 July 2024. (Photo: FJ Meintjes / Gallo Images)
Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the performances by younger players, including Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, in the match against Ireland at Loftus. (Photo: Sydney Seshibedi / Gallo Images)