Farrell’s Final 2025 Gamble: The Team Chosen to Stop the Springboks

Ireland have officially named their match day squad for the blockbuster Quilter Nations Series clash against the world champion Springboks at a sold-out Aviva Stadium. Andy Farrell has gone with a strong, attack-minded selection for Ireland’s final home Test of 2025, led by captain Caelan Doris from the back row.

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Mack Hansen retains the full-back jersey with Tommy O’Brien and James Lowe on the wings. A fresh centre pairing sees Bundee Aki partner a fit-again Garry Ringrose, while Sam Prendergast and Jamison Gibson-Park continue in the half-backs. The pack features a heavyweight front row of Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong, with James Ryan and Tadhg Beirne behind them, and a dynamic back row combination of Ryan Baird, Josh van der Flier and captain Doris.

Farrell has notable depth on the bench with Rónan Kelleher, Paddy McCarthy, Finlay Bealham, Cian Prendergast and Jack Conan covering the forwards, while Craig Casey, Jack Crowley and Tom Farrell provide impact in the backline. Ahead of the clash, Farrell acknowledged the scale of the challenge posed by South Africa, calling them worthy world champions and emphasising how critical last week’s momentum and home support could be in Dublin’s final Test of the year.

This video breaks down the full team, the key selection talking points, what it means for Ireland’s strategy, and how this lineup matches up against the Springboks. Make sure to like, comment and subscribe, and let us know whether you think Farrell got his selections right for this massive showdown.

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