Boks will keep eye firmly on the ball

SOUTH Africa skipper John Smit has no complaints with the appointment of referee Paul Honiss for today’s tour opener in Dublin — but has told his players Ireland must be watched at all times.

Honiss awarded a controversial try by Ronan O’Gara at Lansdowne Road two years ago that infuriated the Springbok camp following the last meeting between the sides.

The Kiwi official told Smit — a rookie Test skipper at the time — to speak to his players following repeated infringements.