IRELAND take on South Africa in Dublin for the first time in three years as they look to record a fifth successive test victory.
After beating England in the Six Nations finale in March, the Irish cruised through their summer internationals against Japan and the USA.
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But they face a tougher test now against a Springbok team wounded from a frantic Rugby Championship, where they drew twice with Australia and were thrashed 57-0 by the All Blacks.
What time is kick-off?
THE match is set to be held on Saturday, November 11 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
This gets underway at 5.30pm.
Which channel can I watch it on?
FOLLOWING from the England game, you can watch this one live on Sky Sports Action and Main Event, with coverage starting at 5.15pm.
Alternatively, keep up with all the autumn internationals throughout Saturday here on SunSport.
What is the team news?
ULSTER winger Jacob Stockdale will make his first Irish home appearance when he lines against the Boks.
Ireland have a complete new-look back-row, with debutant Bundee Aki starting and Andrew Conway replacing the injured Keith Earls.
Coach Joe Schmidt confirmed that Earls is a doubt for the entire autumn series.
Ireland squad
Starting: Rob Kearney; Andrew Conway, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, Jacob Stockdale; Jonny Sexton, Conor Murray; Cian Healy, Rory Best (capt), Tadhg Furlong, Iain Henderson, Devin Toner, Peter O’Mahony, Sean O’Brien, CJ Stander
Replacements: Rob Herring, Dave Kilcoyne, John Ryan, James Ryan, Rhys Ruddock, Kieran Marmion, Joey Carberry, Darren Sweetnam
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