South Africa 8-13 Ireland: Andy Farrell's side edge past reigning world champions in epic match
Ireland edged past South Africa in a brutal and breathless World Cup pool clash in Paris.
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South Africa v Ireland Live: Kick-off time, TV channel and score updates from Rugby World Cup clash
The two best teams in the world lock horns in Paris tonight with South Africa and Ireland clashing in the Rugby World Cup group stage. The two pre-tournament favourites are both hoping to top their group, with the winners likely to avoid France in the quarter-finals.
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Ireland take on world champions South Africa in a pivotal Rugby World Cup clash 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).
Aki to win 50th cap as Farrell opts for 5/3 split against Springboks
Bundee Aki wins his 50th Irish cap on Saturday when he lines up for the keenly-anticipated Rugby World Cup Pool B match between the Six Nations Grand Slam winners and defending champions South Africa.
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.
Fully-fit squad for Ireland with Finlay Bealham available for South Africa match
Ireland prop Finlay Bealham has been cleared to face reigning world champions South Africa after passing his head injury assessments.