Ireland to face Springboks in new Aviva Stadium

The first international opposition to face Ireland in the Aviva Stadium will be current world champions South Africa, the IRFU announced today.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2009 - 13:50

The first international opposition to face Ireland in the Aviva Stadium will be current world champions South Africa, the IRFU announced today.

The is scheduled to take place upon completion of the new facility - on the site of the former Lansdowne Road stadium - on November 6, 2010.

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