"I've got your back" - Bundee Aki reveals Ireland's team-talk when "s*** hit the fan" against Springboks

"I've got your back" - Bundee Aki reveals Ireland's team-talk when "s*** hit the fan" against Springboks

Ireland’s closing match of the 2025 Quilter Nations Series can be politely summarised as going ‘off-script’ for Andy Farrell’s side. Five yellow cards to the Ireland team included one sin bin stint being upgraded to a 20-minute red card, in a fixture that went far from the pre-conceived game plan against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium. The Springboks have finally brought an end to their 13-year wait for a win in Dublin, as Rassie Erasmus’ men…

Inside the Springboks’ First Use of Nike’s Mind Mule - Between 10and5

Nike’s Neuroscience-Informed Mind Mule Lands in Springbok Camp Before running out for their clash against Ireland this past Saturday, the Springboks added a new element to their match-day routine: the Nike Mind Mule, a neuroscience-informed mule designed to support mental focus and sensory awareness. The team used the footwear during their pre-game preparation, becoming the first rugby team to integrate it into their performance rituals. A Shift…