Paul O'Connell expecting big lineout challenge from the Boks
Paul O'Connell expects Ireland's lineout will hold the key for Saturday's first Test against world champions South Africa against Pretoria.
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Kolisi, Pollard return as Springboks back World Cup experience for Ireland blockbuster
In total there are 20 World Cup champions - all 15 in the starting line-up and a further five on the bench - in the matchday squad.
"It's a religion for these people' - Peter O'Mahony ready for rugby-mad Springboks
It took Loftus Versfeld less than a day to become sold out, when tickets went on sale for this afternoon's first Test between Ireland and South Africa.
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New Zealand tests to have shot clock at stadiums after McKenzie mishap
New Zealand flyhalf Damian McKenzie will have no excuse to be timed out again when kicking for points following an announcement on Tuesday that shot clocks will be installed at the All Blacks' remaining home tests.
Waratahs appoint McKellar as new coach
SYDNEY : Dan McKellar was appointed coach of the New South Wales Waratahs for the next three years on Friday, joining new high-performance director Simon Raiwalui in attempting to lead the ailing Super Rugby franchise out of a lengthy slump.
England's Baxter gets first test start against All Blacks
England coach Steve Borthwick has made one injury-enforced change to his team for the second and final test of the series against New Zealand at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday.
Bernard Jackman has a 'sinking feeling' for Ireland's South Africa assignment
Bernard Jackman says Ireland's tour of South Africa could "turn nasty" unless Andy Farrell’s side are able to muster high-octane performances at the end of a draining season.