South Africa legend Etzebeth stunned by Irish ‘confidence’ at World Cup

"Obviously, it's good to be confident but you can never be arrogant in this game'

Ireland's Garry Ringrose and South Africa's Eben Etzebeth. Picture: ©INPHO/James Crombie

South Africa second row Eben Etzebeth says he was taken aback by the confidence of Ireland's players following the pool stage meeting between the two sides at last year's Rugby World Cup.

Ireland won the game 13-8 but the Springboks still went on to retain their world title with victory over New Zealand in the final.