All Blacks lock Scott Barrett said the nature of their consecutive losses to South Africa and France differed, but a lack of determination was not an issue in either game.
The best teams in world rugby have descended upon France for the 2023 Rugby World Cup and players are enjoying their time.
Prop Andrew Porter revealed that the entire Irish squad believes they will exorcise their Rugby World Cup demons in France this year.
The Springboks are wary of the "passionate" Romanians but have hinted they could be set to ring the changes ahead of this weekend's second Pool B clash at the Rugby World Cup.
While many believe Springbok centre Jesse Kriel was lucky to avoid further sanction for a dangerous tackle against Scotland on Sunday, Rassie Erasmus says the referees made the right decision.
The Springboks refuse to look beyond their next World Cup clash against Romania, despite the massive battle against Ireland that awaits.