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.
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Injuries will force Ireland to test their squad depth
Ireland's Bank of Ireland Autumn Nations games against South Africa, Fiji and Australia will force head coach Andy Farrell to explore his squad's depth, according to Bernard Jackman.
Veteran Sexton to captain Ireland as Stockdale returns for autumn Tests
Jacob Stockdale returned to the Ireland squad after a 15-month absence on Wednesday as coach Andy Farrell named six uncapped players in a 37-man group for the autumn internationals.
Uncapped Calvin Nash named in Ireland squad while injured Henderson and Lowe miss out
Munster's Calvin Nash is among six uncapped players named in the Ireland squad for next month's Autumn Nations series.
Simon Easterby's Emerging Ireland XV named for Cheetahs encounter
Simon Easterby has named his Emerging Ireland line-up for their clash with the Cheetahs on Sunday in Bloemfontein (kick-off 2pm Irish time), with the visitors bidding to wrap to a perfect trip to South Africa after earlier victories against the Griquas and the Pumas.
Crowley takes 10 slot as Emerging Ireland side named
Emerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has opted for a half-back pairing of Nathan Doak and Jack Crowley for the opening game of their South African tour against the Griquas in Bloemfontein on Friday evening.
Robert Baloucoune, Caolin Blade and Shane Daly among 35-man Emerging Ireland squad
A 35-man Emerging Ireland squad has been named to travel to South Africa in late September.
Leinster's Hugo Keenan and James Lowe to miss start of United Rugby Championship season
Leinster duo Hugo Keenan and James Lowe will miss the opening rounds of the new UTK United Rugby Championship season due to injury.