Springboks to wear white in crucial Ireland clash: 'We're getting on with the job'
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Ireland iron out lineout issues but bigger tests await
You won't get far against South Africa without a lineout, and the fear in recent months was that Ireland were struggling to get that setpiece going.
Ukraine files WTO case against Poland, Hungary and Slovakia over their unilateral grain bans
"It is fundamentally important for us to prove that individual member states cannot ban the import of Ukrainian goods. That is why we are filing lawsuits against them," said Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's first deputy prime minister, in a statement.
'Friends say Ireland are our bogey team' - says Rassie Erasmus
World-ranked number one Ireland have won the last two, and four of the last six games against South Africa, but that record doesn't stop the Springboks being made slight favourites for Saturday night’s Paris blockbuster.
Conor Murray: Ireland squad in ‘unbelievable nick’ ahead of South Africa clash
Scrum-half Conor Murray feels Ireland’s squad are “buzzing” and in “unbelievable nick” ahead of a pivotal Paris appointment with reigning world champions South Africa.
Rob Herring says family all supporting Ireland against native South Africa
South Africa-born Ireland hooker Rob Herring insists there will be no split loyalties among his family and friends when his side face the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup in Paris.
Bernard Jackman: South Africa's 'kamikaze' defence will present chances
South Africa's "kamikaze" defensive system along with a regimental lineout strategy will present Ireland with opportunities if they can execute their own gameplan correctly, according to Bernard Jackman.
Much like himself, Kleyn says there's no free ride for Pollard into Springbok team
Much like he had to prove himself to Springbok supporters after switching allegiance, so does Jean Kleyn believe Handre Pollard's pedigree alone isn't enough to see him coming straight back into the national team.