Postcard from Nantes: Rugby World Cup comes to football town
The two lads huddled over one phone in the number 3 tram to Commerce are not happy.
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Irish wary of Tongan pack ahead of World Cup showdown
NANTES, France : Ireland's forwards do not expect Tonga's pack to be a pushover when the two sides meet in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash on Saturday, with the Tongans raring to go after a bye in the first weekend of games.
All systems go for Ireland after captain's run
Ireland have reported a clean bill of health ahead of tomorrow's World Cup clash against Tonga in Nantes.
Bleyendaal promises Tonga will "fire some shots" against Ireland
Assistant coach Tyler Bleyendaal says Tonga intend to "really fire some shots" at the Rugby World Cup and warned Ireland's "well-oiled machine" to expect a bruising Pool B encounter in Nantes.
Ferris: Fringe players need to be 'part of the journey'
While Andy Farrell is showing Tonga maximum respect in fielding close to a full-strength side for their meeting on Saturday, Stephen Ferris warns that the coach must be wary of a repeat of the 'Bordeaux Four' of 2007.
How to watch every Rugby World Cup game this weekend on TV and live streaming
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Lenihan: Ross Byrne needs to grasp chance against Tonga
Out-half Ross Byrne will need to impress if introduced off the bench against Tonga (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) as the battle to be Johnny Sexton's number 2 heats up.
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan on course for Springboks showdown
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is expected to be fully fit for next weekend's clash with South Africa, according to Andy Farrell.