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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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.
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.
Bernard Jackman: Bomb Squad? Ireland must be wary of the Breakdown Squad
While much of the focus around this weekend's meeting of Ireland and South Africa has centered on the physicality of the Springboks' seven replacement forwards, Bernard Jackman believes the breakdown threat of their subs could play an even greater role.
Johnny Sexton: Where else would you rather be?
It's just another World Cup pool game, but not really. It’s not "must win," admits Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton initially declines to admit this one feels different. But it does.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Farrell sticks to his guns, and how Ireland can attack the Boks
Neil Treacy is by Lyon coach and former Scotland attack coach AB Zondagh, as well as Bernard Jackman ahead of Ireland's RWC meeting with South Africa.
'I love it' - Andy Farrell an admirer of Boks forward-thinking
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was always going to be asked about South Africa's 7:1 bench split for Saturday night’s World Cup showdown in Paris.