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Ruthless Springboks gear up for Ireland with Romania demolition
South Africa thrashed Romania 76-0 to secure a bonus point win in Bordeaux on and mirror the ominous form shown by Pool B leaders Ireland in the tournament's toughest group.
Johnny Sexton breaks Ireland points record during impressive victory over Tonga
Johnny Sexton smashed Ireland’s individual points record as his side edged closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a crushing 59-16 bonus-point victory over Tonga in Nantes.
Sunday sport: South Africa continue Pool B charge; Everton host Arsenal
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Sexton eyes 'huge challenge' of South Africa after record-breaking display
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will continue to let his performances do the talking after warming up for world champions South Africa with another record-breaking display.
O'Connell wary of Ireland's uncharacteristically poor Irish discipline
Putting 59 points on a side of the calibre of Tonga was no mean feat says Paul O'Connell, but the Ireland forwards coach is hopeful some ill-discipline in victory was nothing more than a blip.
Player ratings: Aki and Beirne stand out yet again for Ireland
Ireland warmed up for next week's crunch Rugby World Cup Pool B game against South Africa with a second bonus-point win in a row as they ran in eight tries to defeat Tonga 59-16 in Nantes.
Andy Farrell ready to goup a gear for blockbuster Boks clash
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is ready to embrace a blockbuster World Cup showdown with South Africa, but acknowledged his team will have to go up a level after their 59-16 defeat of Tonga.