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.
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‘It’s about us’ says Andy Farrell ahead of Ireland’s big Paris match
Andy Farrell believes the rest of the world expects Ireland to lose to South Africa and insists the mouthwatering Paris showdown is not a “do-or-die” fixture.
'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).
Siya Kolisi: Breakdown battle and discipline key in 'as big as it gets' clash against Ireland
South Africa's Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with Ireland in Paris on Saturday is as big as it gets according to captain Siya Kolisi, while coach Jacques Nienaber knew their 7:1 bench "innovation" would get a negative response.
Springbok numbers game creates fascinating dynamic for Ireland
If you were in any doubt about the magnitude of Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting of Ireland and South Africa in Paris, Tuesday evening's Springbok squad announcement was a blunt reminder of what Andy Farrell's side will be facing this weekend.
Ireland may need to win 'ugly' in South Africa clash, says Simon Easterby
Ireland must be adaptable and prepared to grind out an “ugly” win against reigning world champions South Africa, according to defence coach Simon Easterby.