Ireland primed for final act of gruelling seasonEDDIE KEOGH/Reuters Ireland's Keith Earls celebrates scoring a try last year with captain Rory Best. "In terms of the body, it's a massive test match, but it's an opportunity to go out and win a series in South Africa." "There were times when you got to the last game of the season and you've one foot on the beach but that's definitely not the case now. Ireland might be just a day away from the end of a long and bruising season but captain Rory Best said there were no thoughts of the holidays ahead as they sit on the brink of a historic series win in South Africa. Ireland have played 16 internationals since last August, when they began preparations for the Rugby World Cup, and make it 17 they take on the Springboks in the final test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

Source: Stuff June 24, 2016 20:37 UTC