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.
'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.
Bok lock Kleyn a changed man before Ireland reunion
Saturday's Rugby World Cup game between champions South Africa and Ireland will be a unique one for Springbok lock Jean Kleyn.
Rugby world takes note of Boks' 7/1 bench bombshell: 'They've gone nuclear'
The Springboks made headlines with their team selection for Saturday's crunch Rugby World Cup Pool B encounter.
Caelan Doris: 7:1 'Boks bench split won't affect Ireland plan
Caelan Doris doesn't believe South Africa’s 7:1 bench split means Ireland have to adjust their game plan.
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.