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.
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Easterby: Ireland won't be swayed by big Bok bench
Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby says his side won't be sucked in by mind games when it comes to their team selection for Saturday's crucial Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting with South Africa (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Wallabies welcome back McDermott and Fa'amausili for crunch Wales match
Scrumhalf Tate McDermott and powerful prop Pone Fa'amausili will be available for Australia's do-or-die clash with Wales at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday in a welcome boost for a Wallabies side rocked by last weekend's loss to Fiji.
Ireland won’t change approach against South Africa ‘Bomb squad’ – Caelan Doris
Caelan Doris admits to initially being shocked by the sheer size of the South Africa team but insists facing the fearsome might of the so-called ‘Bomb Squad’ will not significantly alter Ireland’s game plan.
Springboks 7-1 split a risk worth taking - Kolbe
South Africa know there is a risk to their 7-1 split between forwards a backs on the bench for the crunch Pool B clash with Ireland at the World Cup on Saturday, but versatility within the team makes it a calculated one, according to wing Cheslin Kolbe.
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.
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.
Springboks name team to face Ireland in Pool B showdown
Lock Eben Etzebeth has been passed fit to play for South Africa against Ireland in their Rugby World Cup Pool B fixture in Paris on Saturday as coach Jacques Nienaber opted for seven forwards on the bench.