Bernard Jackman says Ireland's tour of South Africa could "turn nasty" unless Andy Farrell’s side are able to muster high-octane performances at the end of a draining season.
The world champions host an Ireland side that have come out on top in each of the last three fixtures between the sides, most recently in the pool stage of the 2023 World Cup.
Yet it was the Springboks that claimed ultimate honours, and now they have an Irish side in their sights on the back of a 13-month season that ended in Champions Cup final failure for Leinster, while they, along with Munster, fell short at the penultimate stage in the URC.
Rassie Eramus has already begun the mind games ahead of the opening Test on Saturday in Pretoria, and has named a formidable side, just four changes from the XV that started against Ireland at the World Cup.
'We are running into an ambush that could nasty if we are not careful' - @bernardjackman on what might lie ahead for @IrishRugby against South Africa #rtesport pic.twitter.com/LI6W55s5GD
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