Caelan Doris challenges Ireland to love the adversity Springboks will bring

Doris and Ireland know the threats they bring but won’t be fixating on the opposition before the 5.40pm kickoff at the Aviva Stadium.

Ireland's Caelan Doris arrives for a team run at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris has urged his players to embrace the adversity that will come with playing the Springboks in a Test to decide whether the November window has been a success.

Rassie Erasmus brings a primed South African team to Dublin for Saturday’s encounter on the back of their retention of the Rugby Championship and three wins from three in Europe’s so far.