Ulster’s Robert Baloucoune poised for biggest test of his career so far with expected starting role in Ireland’s battle with South Africa

Ulster's Robert Baloucoune is expected to start for Ireland against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. It will be his third cap and he has played against USA in summer 2021 and Argentina this time last year. Stephen Ferris believes the match is likely to be a war between the world champions and the current world No.1 side. Rob Herring, Kieran Treadwell, Stuart McCloskey and Hugo Keenan could be on the bench. Hugo, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier are all fit enough to make the team.