CJ Stander and company can expect a real hot reception

A potent mix of old rivalries, family ties and fervent patriotic values will make life very uncomfortable for Ireland’s three South African-born players with former Springbok Thinus Delport predicting a hostile reception on their return.

CJ Stander, Richardt Strauss and the uncapped Quinn Roux are all in Ireland’s squad of 32 despite starting their careers in their native South Africa.

Now Delport, who will be analysing Ireland’s three games for Sky Sports alongside Shane Horgan, is certain the home support will encourage the Springboks to leave their mark on their former compatriots.