Sexton's boot and Springbok forward power a potent World Cup cocktail
Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time in a Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a blockbuster that pitches the world number one Irish against the defending champions.
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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.
Donal Lenihan: I give Ireland the edge in a Springboks game fit for the World Cup final
The Irish presence in Paris has been picking up over the last few days and this is a game Ireland have been gearing up for since they beat England on 18 March to win the Grand Slam.
France 'extremely concerned' as Dupont suffers possible jaw fracture
France were sweating on the condition of captain Antoine Dupont after the mercurial scrum-half suffered a suspected jaw fracture during the hosts' record 96-0 victory against Namibia at the Rugby World Cup on Thursday.
'A knock on my door at 1am took him away from me - this knock has changed my life forever'
The devastated family of a young man killed in a horror crash have spoken of their heartbreak after a driver was locked up for his death.
France captain Dupont not ruled out of Rugby World Cup despite facial fracture
"Specialised surgical advice was requested to assess how long he will be unavailable for," added the federation.
Boks 'well prepared and eager' for Ireland crunch - Faf
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk said on Thursday his teammates are "well prepared and eager" to get on with this weekend's eagerly awaited Pool B encounter with Ireland in Paris.