Special Springboks: The reasons South Africa stands alone

Mick Cleary outlines some reasons Ireland need to beware.

South Africa Head Coach Rassie Erasmus during training. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo.

1 - A Deep Sense of Country 

How many black players are there in the current Springbok team? Who knows? It’s years since any of us counted. The Rainbow Nation dream of Nelson Mandela is a reality on the rugby field. It’s there, it’s tangible and it’s potent.