Defusing the 'Bomb Squad' to reach quarter-finals – 5 talking points for Ireland
Ireland take on world champions South Africa in a pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Paris.
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'It's everything we've been working for' - Mack Hansen
When Mack Hansen lines out at the Stade de France on Saturday, it'll be one day shy of two years since the Australia native made his first appearance in a Connacht shirt.
Johan Deysel apologises to Antoine Dupont after clash causes facial fracture
Namibia captain Johan Deysel has apologised to Antoine Dupont following a head-on-head collision that has left the France star’s Rugby World Cup campaign in doubt.
Eddie Jones has 'no doubt' Australia will beat Wales
Eddie Jones says he has "no doubt" that Australia will beat Wales in Sunday's crunch Rugby World Cup clash.
Ireland need 'big performance' to beat world champions South Africa – O'Connell
Paul O’Connell says Ireland must draw on the big-game experience which brought a historic series win in New Zealand and the Six Nations Grand Slam to defeat South Africa.
Co-captain Dewi Lake left out of Wales squad for Australia clash
Wales co-captain and hooker Dewi Lake has missed out on a place in Wales’ matchday 23 for the Rugby World Cup clash against Australia on Sunday.
Paul O'Connell: 'We present a big physical challenge'
Paul O'Connell says he fully believes Ireland can match South Africa's size and power when the sides meet at the Stade de France tomorrow.
Dupont suffers facial fracture but will remain in camp
France captain Antoine Dupont suffered a facial fracture during the hosts' record 96-0 victory against Namibia at the Rugby World Cup.