Rassie Erasmus has signalled South Africa's intent for their meeting with Ireland by reinstating the core of his senior Springbok group, many of whom were deliberately rested for the previous fixture against Italy to preserve their energy for this clash, Cape town Etc reports.
With Ireland unbeaten at home against the Boks since 2012, the coaching staff have stacked the matchday squad with experience and familiar partnerships.
RG Snyman's name stands out for more than rugby reasons the towering lock is set to reach a personal career milestone on tour, following in the footsteps of Siya Kolisi and Erasmus, who both celebrated major Test landmarks only a week earlier in France. Snyman becomes the third player on this outgoing campaign to chalk up a significant achievement.