Two key Springbok forwards now doubts for Ireland clash

South Africa take on Romania in Bordeaux this Sunday afternoon before facing the Irish in Paris six days later.

INJURY DOUBT: South Africa's Eben Etzebeth is a doubt for the Ireland match. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

South Africa’s strength in depth may be in for a serious test. Not this Sunday when a rewired squad takes on Romania in Bordeaux, but against Ireland in Paris six days later should two key forwards fail to shake injuries.

The Springboks had been indicating that the shoulder injury which forced Eben Etzebeth to leave the field less than half an hour into last weekend’s opening defeat of Scotland was a 7-10 day recuperation job.