Springboks Target Unbeaten Record in End-of-Year Showdown Against Ireland

The Springboks are preparing for an important match against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, November 22. This encounter will kick off at 19:40 South African time. The team is focused on maintaining their unbeaten record during this year’s end-of-year tour.

Springboks’ Success So Far

Rassie Erasmus’s squad started strong this tour, winning all their previous matches. Their journey began with a decisive victory over Japan at Wembley Stadium. They followed that by overpowering France at the Stade de France and recently triumphed over Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. These performances have built a promising momentum heading into the match against Ireland.

Match Official Details

The upcoming match will be officiated by Matthew Carley from England. He will be joined by fellow English officials Karl Dickson and Christophe Ridley. Andrew Jackson will act as the TMO (Television Match Official), and Dan Jones will serve as the Foul Play Review Officer. This setup ensures an entirely English officiating team for the match.

Refereeing Records

Matthew Carley has refereed eight matches involving the Springboks, with South Africa winning six. His successful track record includes a 75% win percentage. Notably, he has not yet officiated a match between the Springboks and Ireland, adding excitement to this encounter.

Looking Ahead

After facing Ireland, the Springboks will compete against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on November 29. The team aims to extend their winning streak on their tour. Fans and analysts are eagerly discussing the match and are encouraged to share their views on the best rugby referee worldwide. As both teams prepare, this clash promises to be thrilling, with stakes high for dominance on the international rugby stage.