From safaris to Springboks – King ready for history in South Africa

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. Captain Erin King celebrated her 23rd birthday in the build-up to Ireland's WXV tests in South Africa In the middle of safaris, birthday celebrations and games of the Traitors, Ireland know they are in South Africa to do a job. The two Tests, which form part of the WVX Global Series, will be the first time Ireland's women have played on Springbok soil. It will be a historic occasion as the sides meet on Saturday at 14:00 BST and, for captain Erin King, it is a trip to savour.

Just three days after celebrating her 23rd birthday, the flanker will lead Scott Bemand's side out in Cape Town for the first time. "We've definitely spoken about the history of getting to play in Cape Town and getting to play in South Africa," she said. "Rugby is everything for them. They eat and breathe rugby, and there's so much history there. "We'd love to come over, win the two Tests and create a bit of history." Jones wins 50th Irish cap as Flood and Wall return Leadership, injury and pet peeves – the making of Ireland's King Ireland had a mixed start to the WXV