South Africa v Ireland: From safari to Springboks – Erin King prepared for historical past

While the 2 matches and making historical past are the main focus, Ireland have been profiting from the expertise of being on tour as a bunch.

The gamers went on a safari to expertise the native wildlife and King, who has been to South Africa earlier than with Ireland’s Sevens programme, mentioned it’s “an exquisite place”.

“We’re actually excited to be away on tour collectively, and it is actually particular for us to bond as a bunch.

“We know the significance of that connection off-field and the way it interprets to the on-pitch.”

Hooker Neve Jones, who who will win her 50th Ireland cap on Saturday, has additionally been main a sport of Traitors.

“Neve’s the pinnacle of the social committee,” mentioned King.

“She’s all the time holding us entertained and all of us get pleasure from her firm.

“I’m delighted for her to get her fiftieth cap. It’s going to be a very big day for her and no-one deserves it greater than her.”

King added that now the subsequent cycle earlier than the World Cup in 2029 is underneath manner, being away collectively may be useful in the long term.

“Obviously looking forward to the World Cup in a number of years’ time, it is an incredible alternative to get used to touring as a workforce and the way particular it may be with the recollections that we will make collectively, whereas, on the identical time, not dropping sight of the job at hand.”