SPRINGBOKS vs IRELAND 2025:Team Announced! Snyman 50th Cap, Selection Drama & Dublin Curse Explained

Springboks Ireland 2025 RG Snyman 50th Test Cap - Deep dive into South Africa's team selection for their clash against Ireland at Aviva Stadium. We analyze the Rassie Erasmus strategy, disciplinary drama involving Lood de Jager and Franco Mostert, and why the Boks have only won 4 times in Dublin since 1996. Plus: RG Snyman's milestone moment, Cheslin Kolbe's 49th cap, and tactical changes after the France victory.

Join Rugby Unfiltered for exclusive analysis of Springboks squad selection, Ireland rugby rivalry, Castle Lager Outgoing Tour updates, and predictions for this massive Test match. Can South Africa finally break their Dublin curse?
🏉 TOPICS COVERED:

RG Snyman 50th Test cap celebration
Springboks team changes vs France lineup
Lood de Jager & Franco Mostert disciplinary issues
Ruan Nortje starting debut analysis
Ireland's home fortress advantage
Springboks Dublin record since 1996

Springbok team to face Ireland in Dublin:

15 Damian Willemse (DHL Stormers) – 47 caps, 66 pts (6t, 9c, 4p, 2dg)
14 Canan Moodie (Vodacom Bulls) – 20 caps, 40 pts (8t)
13 Jesse Kriel (Canon Eagles) – 86 caps, 100 pts (20t)
12 Damian de Allende (Wild Knights) – 95 caps, 55 pts (11t)
11 Cheslin Kolbe (Tokyo Sungoliath) – 48 caps, 126 pts (21t, 3c, 5p)
10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (DHL Stormers) – 17 caps, 137 pts (6t, 34c, 13p)
9 Cobus Reinach (DHL Stormers) – 48 caps, 90 pts (18t)

8 Jasper Wiese (Urayasu D-Rocks) – 41 caps, 10 pts (2t)
7 Pieter-Steph du Toit (Toyota Verblitz) – 94 caps, 70 pts (14t)
6 Siya Kolisi (captain, Hollywoodbets Sharks) – 101 caps, 70 pts (14t)
5 Ruan Nortje (Vodacom Bulls) – 16 caps, 0 pts
4 Eben Etzebeth (Hollywoodbets Sharks) – 139 caps, 35 pts (7t)
3 Thomas du Toit (Bath) – 31 caps, 5 pts (1t)
2 Malcolm Marx (Kubota Spears) – 86 caps, 135 pts (27t)
1 Boan Venter (Edinburgh) – 7 caps, 5 pts (1t)

Replacements:

16 Johan Grobbelaar (Vodacom Bulls) – 6 caps, 0 pts
17 Gerhard Steenekamp (Vodacom Bulls) – 14 caps, 5 pts (1t)
18 Wilco Louw (Vodacom Bulls) – 27 caps, 5 pts (1t)
19 RG Snyman (Leinster) – 49 caps, 15 points (3t)
20 Kwagga Smith (Shizuoka Blue Revs) – 61 caps, 55 pts (11t)
21 Andre Esterhuizen (Hollywoodbets Sharks) – 27 caps, 20 pts (4t)
22 Grant Williams (Hollywoodbets Sharks) – 27 caps, 35 pts (7t)
23 Manie Libbok (Kintetsu Liners) – 27 caps, 145 pts (2t, 48c, 13p)

Stats and facts:

Springbok record against Ireland:

Played 30, Won 19, Lost 10, Drawn 1. Points for: 581; Points against: 457. Tries scored: 75; Tries conceded: 42. Highest score: 38; Biggest win: 38 points (38-0). Win %: 63.3%.

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