Ireland may play Boks Test in UAE

Ireland and South Africa have agreed in principle to play a Test match in the United Arab Emirates on 1 November.

It would be the second Test match at a neutral venue on that day, with New Zealand due to face Australia in Hong Kong in a Bledisloe Cup match.

Manager of SA Rugby Andy Marinos says Ireland's match is "a possibility".

"There are certain mechanics with the Arabian Gulf Rugby Football Union and the broadcast and commercial rights which need to be sorted out," he said.

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If finalised for 1 November, the match would usher in Ireland's autumn internationals.

They host Canada on 8 November, before playing New Zealand and Argentina on the following two Saturdays.

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