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Neve Jones to Earn 50th Cap as Ireland Face South Africa
22 Oct
Summary
- Neve Jones set to earn her 50th cap for Ireland.
- Key players Stacey Flood and Dorothy Wall return for the WXV series.
- Ireland previously defeated South Africa in a 2006 World Cup match.
Neve Jones is poised to earn her 50th cap for Ireland as the team prepares to face South Africa in the WXV Global Series. Key players Stacey Flood and Dorothy Wall are set to return for the first of two Tests in Cape Town.
Flood will play at full-back, and Wall will partner Jane Clohessy in the second row. Brittany Hogan steps in at number eight to cover for the injured Aoife Wafer. Ireland's previous encounter with South Africa was a decisive 37-0 victory in the 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Scott Bemand's squad, having secured wins against Japan, will look to secure further success in these upcoming fixtures. The team is comprised of a strong lineup, with significant experience and new additions ready for the challenge.