Josh van der Flier: Ireland need more than just physicality against the Boks
Josh van der Flier says Ireland will need to be more than just physical when they take on South Africa this evening.
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'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.
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.
7/1 is back! Springboks shock with seven forwards on bench for crunch Ireland World Cup clash
The Springboks have made the bold call of naming seven forwards on their bench for Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash against Ireland in Paris.
Kleyn and Snyman among seven forwards on Boks bench for showdown with Ireland
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn has been named in the South Africa squad for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting between the sides, with the Munster lock among seven forwards on the Springbok bench.
South Africa call up key flyhalf Pollard as injury replacement
BORDEAUX, FRANCE : South Africa have called up flyhalf Handre Pollard to their World Cup squad as an injury replacement, significantly strengthening their selection, after injury forced them to leave him out initially, SA Rugby said on Sunday.
Another injury scare for Boks despite good day at the office
BORDEAUX, France : South Africa had a fine day at the office on Sunday, thumping Romania 76-0, but there is concern about another possible injury in their squad as Vincent Koch missed out after hurting himself in the pre-match warm-up.