Jones' update signals Etzebeth likely to be fit for Ireland

Felix Jones also confirmed that there had been “no further update” from any disciplinary bodies in relation to centre Jesse Kriel.

POSITIVE UPDATE: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa after the World Cup opener against Scotland. Pic: ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Steve Haag

Felix Jones has delivered another positive fitness update on key South African second-row Eben Etzebeth ahead of their heavyweight World Cup Pool B meeting with Ireland in Paris next Saturday week.

Etzebeth came off 26 minutes into the Springboks’ opener against Scotland in Marseille last weekend with a shoulder injury and Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus said subsequently that it looked like a 7-10 day rehab period for the player.