Paddy Jackson backed to succeed at 10 for Ireland against South Africa

"I think this has probably been his best season on a personal level. Not only was he able to deliver on the pitch physically, but he stepped up as a leader."

Ulster wing Craig Gilroy is backing provincial team-mate Paddy Jackson to rise to the occasion when Ireland tackle South Africa in the first Test at Newlands on Saturday.

Jackson is favourite to fill the void at fly-half left by Johnny Sexton's shoulder injury against the Springboks, having been selected ahead of Ian Madigan for the three-Test tour.