Thursday Afternoon Round Up

Stander, Murray & Earls To Start Final Test

Conor Murray will win his 50th Irish cap alongside his Munster teammates, CJ Stander and Keith Earls who both return to the starting XV for this weekend's Series decider against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.

Eoin Reddan hangs up his boots

Ireland and Leinster scrum-half Eoin Reddan has announced his retirement from professional rugby as he takes up an opportunity in the world of aviation finance.

The 35-year-old is in line to win his 71st cap for Ireland this weekend against the Springboks.

Combrinck gets his Bok start

Ruan Combrinck has been rewarded for his match-winning performance last week with a starting spot in the Springbok team.

Combrinck's Lions teammate, Warren Whiteley will also make his first start for the Springboks.

The inclusion of the two players is the only change to the starting team announced by Coetzee for the third Test against the Irish.