Ireland flanker Van der Flier wary of South Africa's 'physical DNA'
Ireland head into their crunch Pool B match against South Africa on Saturday with one eye on what flanker Josh van der Flier calls the physical DNA of the defending world champions.
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Defusing the 'Bomb Squad' to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland
Ireland take on world champions South Africa in a pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris.
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.
Bernard Jackman: Bomb Squad? Ireland must be wary of the Breakdown Squad
While much of the focus around this weekend's meeting of Ireland and South Africa has centered on the physicality of the Springboks' seven replacement forwards, Bernard Jackman believes the breakdown threat of their subs could play an even greater role.
Bulked-up Bundee Aki adds weight to Ireland's World Cup bid
In-form centre Bundee Aki believes his bulked-up frame has helped him make a storming start to the Rugby World Cup as he prepares to win his 50th Ireland cap.
'I love it' - Andy Farrell an admirer of Boks forward-thinking
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was always going to be asked about South Africa's 7:1 bench split for Saturday night’s World Cup showdown in Paris.
Jamison Gibson Park returns to Ireland side to play South Africa
Jamison Gibson-Park comes into the Ireland side as Andy Farrell makes one change to the starting 15 to take on world champions South Africa.
Updated Jamison Gibson-Park returns for Ireland with Dan Sheehan on bench against South Africa
Jamison Gibson-Park has been named in the Ireland side to take on South Africa as Andy Farrell made just one change to his starting team to take on the world champions in Paris on Saturday night (8pm).