Why Boks opted for 2 fetchers on the bench against Ireland
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Johnny Sexton: Ireland ready for 'the best team in the world'
Johnny Sexton says Ireland must play on their own terms when the world champions South Africa come to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Darren Cave: Springboks' brute power an Achilles heel for Ireland
Darren Cave says Ireland face their biggest physical challenge to date when they tackle world champions South Africa in Dublin on Saturday.
Springbok challenge to provide a welcome variety
With the Six Nations regulars, four games against New Zealand and even a couple versus Japan, there's been a familiarity to the opposition Ireland have faced in this World Cup cycle.
Ireland's autumn internationals to be televised on Virgin Media
Virgin Media has secured broadcasting rights for Ireland's international fixtures this November.
BKT United Rugby Championship Round 7: All you need to know
The final round of games in the BKT United Rugby Championship, and a chance for those left out by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell to put the spotlight on themselves.
David Nucifora: Emerging Ireland tour didn't damage relationships with provinces
David Nucifora says the relationship between the IRFU and the four provinces hasn't been damaged by the recent Emerging Ireland tour of South Africa, but admits it caused "robust discussion" between the parties.
'I've never played them' - Van der Flier desperate for a first shot at the Boks
The awards continue to pile up in the cabinet for Josh van der Flier, but avoiding complacency shouldn't be an issue for the 29-year-old.