Ireland sharpshooters ground Boks
The Springboks missed 11 potential points through kicks at goal as Ireland held out to claim a crucial World Cup pool victory in Paris on Saturday night.
The Springboks missed 11 potential points through kicks at goal as Ireland held out to claim a crucial World Cup pool victory in Paris on Saturday night.
France defence guru Shaun Edwards says he would be “very surprised” if Antoine Dupont is not back for the World Cup quarter-finals after the scrumhalf’s surgery.
Former Springbok lock Andries Bekker picks a team made up of those he played with and against during his 14-year career.
Owen Farrell will captain England from flyhalf on his return from a ban for a dangerous tackle in the World Cup match against minnows Chile.
Andy Farrell says the looming clash against the Springboks is not “do-or-die” for Ireland.
Bundee Aki will make his 50th Test appearance as Ireland have opted for continuity over innovation for the crunch World Cup clash against the Springboks.
John Dobson rubbished safety concerns around South Africa’s Bomb Squad while giving credit to the Bok coaches for rolling the dice against Ireland.
Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have placed a big emphasis on the breakdown battle for their crucial World Cup clash against Ireland on Saturday.
Gio Aplon says the Springboks are hiding their plans to beat Ireland in plain sight by unleashing a seven-one split on the bench in Paris.
The Springboks must lose to Ireland in the big World Cup pool clash in Paris if they hope to retain their status as world champions, according to former lock Johann Muller.