Sexton's boot and Springbok forward power a potent World Cup cocktail
Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time in a Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a blockbuster that pitches the world number one Irish against the defending champions.
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Paul O'Connell: 'We present a big physical challenge'
Paul O'Connell says he fully believes Ireland can match South Africa's size and power when the sides meet at the Stade de France tomorrow.
Dupont suffers facial fracture but will remain in camp
France captain Antoine Dupont suffered a facial fracture during the hosts' record 96-0 victory against Namibia at the Rugby World Cup.
Chef Adam Reid to host exclusive four-course dinner - but asks customers with dietary requirements to stay away
Chef Adam Reid has announced he will be hosting an exclusive dining experience at his Manchester restaurant where those with dietary restrictions are asked not to attend.
France 'extremely concerned' as Dupont suffers possible jaw fracture
France were sweating on the condition of captain Antoine Dupont after the mercurial scrum-half suffered a suspected jaw fracture during the hosts' record 96-0 victory against Namibia at the Rugby World Cup on Thursday.
France captain Dupont not ruled out of Rugby World Cup despite facial fracture
"Specialised surgical advice was requested to assess how long he will be unavailable for," added the federation.
Boks 'well prepared and eager' for Ireland crunch - Faf
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk said on Thursday his teammates are "well prepared and eager" to get on with this weekend's eagerly awaited Pool B encounter with Ireland in Paris.
France captain Dupont has facial fracture but not out of World Cup - French federation
France captain Antoine Dupont sustained a facial fracture in the record victory over Namibia, but has not yet been ruled out of the World Cup, the French federation announced on Friday.