As the Springboks prepare to face Ireland in Dublin, the stakes couldn’t be higher for coach Rassie Erasmus and his team. Despite a stellar 2025 season, which includes winning the Rugby Championship and the Freedom Cup, the Boks have struggled against Ireland in recent years, losing three of their last four encounters. This match represents not just another game, but an opportunity to break a long-standing drought in Dublin that dates back to 2012.