Springboks bank on youth for Irish tests

SPRINGBOK coach Jake White named three new caps in a young squad to take on Ireland at Vodacom Park in the first Test on Saturday.

“Ireland must be favourites. They beat England earlier this year and have a more settled combination and some truly world class stars,” White said.

In naming his match 22 for his debut Test in charge, White handed new caps to prop Eddie Andrews, scrum-half Fourie du Preez and wing Henno Mentz.