Home » Sports » Rugby

From safari to Springboks – King ready for history

In the middle of safaris, birthday celebrations and games of the Traitors, Ireland captain Erin King knows they are in South Africa to do a job.

By Andy Gray · BBC

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:07 PM

Key Things to Know

Captain Erin King will lead Ireland women's rugby team in their historic first Test on South African soil.
The two-Test series between Ireland and South Africa takes place in Cape Town starting this Saturday.
Hooker Neve Jones is set to earn her 50th international cap for Ireland during the match.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Captain Erin King will lead Scott Bemand's Ireland women's rugby team against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday. The match marks the first time Ireland's women will play on South African soil, as the two sides meet in a historic two-Test series.

Ireland are balancing preparation and team-bonding activities on tour, which have included a safari and social games. The fixture will also feature hooker Neve Jones earning her 50th international cap as both sides look to rebound from inconsistent WXV campaigns.

Read the full article on BBC

From safari to Springboks – King ready for history

More Rugby News

Never Miss a Sports Update