Three areas that'll decide the South African test series

There’s a huge onus on Ireland’s new boys to hold the defensive line, writes Donal Lenihan.

Three areas that'll decide the South African test series

1 Half-back supremacy

It is hard to believe Conor Murray will be winning his 50th cap for Ireland today. It only seems like yesterday that Declan Kidney sprung him from nowhere as a bolter for the 2011 World Cup but, even then, he had a presence about him that suggested he was destined for greatness.

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