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.
Donal Lenihan: I give Ireland the edge in a Springboks game fit for the World Cup final
The Irish presence in Paris has been picking up over the last few days and this is a game Ireland have been gearing up for since they beat England on 18 March to win the Grand Slam.
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.
Wales v Australia team announcement live updates as Warren Gatland makes huge calls
Warren Gatland is set to make some of the biggest calls of his illustrious career on Friday morning when he names his side to face Australia in a World Cup clash for the ages. After making a host of changes for Portugal, Gatland is expected to revert to the majority of the side which got Wales' World Cup campaign off to a flying start against Fiji.
Watch: "You're A Joke" - Alastair Cook's Expression At Ben Stokes' Golf Skills Is Viral
Former England cricket team captain Alastair Cook and Ben Stokes visited the venue of Ryder Cup and showed off their golfing skills. In a video posted on YouTube, both of them tried their hand at the sport and even had a hilarious exchange. Stokes, one of the most explosive batters in cricket right now, smashed the golf ball on his very first shot leaving Cook surprised. “Oh my God! No way. You're a joke," Alastair Cook commented as Ben Stokes seemed satisfied with his shot.