Dan Sheehan: Ireland have full confidence in lineout plan
While Ireland's lineout struggles came into sharp focus during the Pool B win against South Africa last month, there's no great overhaul of their set-piece planned according to Dan Sheehan.
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Scots laugh off any talk of collusion with Ireland
Scotland assistant coach Peter Horne laughed off any concerns from the South Africa camp that the Scots and Ireland may conspire to eliminate the Springboks with an unlikely result that suits both teams in Saturday night's Pool B showdown in Paris.
Ireland laugh off idea of collusion to knock out Springboks
LYON, France : Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt has laughed off the idea that there might be collusion with Scotland to ensure both teams go through to the World Cup quarter-finals at the expense of defending champions South Africa.
Ireland assistant coach rubbishes suggestions of collusion with Scotland in Pool B decider
Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt dismissed suggestions Ireland could collude with Scotland in Saturday’s pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris in order to send home South Africa.
Finlay Bealham determined to ‘make the minutes count’ as Ireland face Scotland
Ireland prop Finlay Bealham is determined to “make the minutes count” as he prepares for a crucial showdown with Scotland following a frustrating start to his maiden Rugby World Cup.
Rory Lawson: Gibson-Park brings the required tempo and pace
Former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson has singled out the pace and tempo that Jamison Gibson-Park brings to the No 9 role for Ireland.
Catt: Ireland focused on winning v Scotland, not permutations
Assistant coach Mike Catt says Ireland won't get bogged down in permutations, with winning the only outcome they're aiming towards in this Saturday's final Pool B game against Scotland [live on RTÉ Radio 1 with a live blog on RTÉ.ie and the RTÉ News app].
France captain Dupont to seek surgeon's green light for Rugby World Cup return
France captain Antoine Dupont will be assessed by the surgeon who operated on his fractured cheekbone before staff decide if he can return for a possible Rugby World Cup quarter-final, the team said on Tuesday.