Irish eyes could prove vital for Springboks in World Cup campaign


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 25 Sep 2019

FILE PHOTO: Ireland's Felix Jones (C) runs with the ball during their international rugby test match against Georgia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin November 16, 2014. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton

NAGOYA, Japan (Reuters) - South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has hailed the impact of his new defence tactician Felix Jones, and picked Ireland and New Zealand as the most impressive of the teams in the early stages of the Rugby World Cup.

Former Ireland utility back Jones joined the Springbok technical team four weeks ago after attack coach Swys de Bruin suddenly resigned for health reasons.

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