Ireland face South Africa in their final fixture of the Autumn Nations Series. Stuart McCloskey has been ruled out of the South Africa game with a groin injury. South Africa have called up hooker Bongi Mbonambi and prop Ntuthuko Mchunu for their final two autumn matches against Ireland and Wales. Their last meeting was during Ireland’s two-Test tour to South Africa in July 2024. Jack Crowley in action for Ireland against South Africa during the meeting between the sides at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
