IRELAND

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Skinstad: Bok fans underestimate what Siya Kolisi brings to the team

Former Springbok captain Bobby Skinstad believes that one player in particular will be crucial if they are to overcome the number one ranked side Ireland this weekend.

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Ireland boss Andy Farrell not bothered by Bok Bomb Squad: 'It's about us'

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell does not believe his side are favourites for Saturday's massive Rugby World Cup clash against the Springboks, despite being No 1 in the world.

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Siya Kolisi: It doesn't get any bigger than facing Ireland

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says his team know all too well what a massive challenge awaits them as they prepare to face the No 1 side in the world Ireland in Paris on Saturday.

Keith Wood

Ireland great reckons World Rugby will step in and stop Bok bench tactics

Ireland great Keith Wood believes that World Rugby will stop teams from putting seven forwards on the bench after the Rugby World Cup.

Jean Kleyn

Jean Kleyn: I was a 'very different person' when I played for Ireland

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn says he is trying to shut out any outside noise regarding his history as an international for Ireland, which happened when he was a "very different person".

James Ryan

Ireland lock James Ryan relishing battle with Eben Etzebeth

Ireland vice-captain James Ryan is hoping to impose himself on the Springboks forward pack, in particular hard-man Eben Etzebeth.