IRELAND

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Ireland not taking Boks' replacement hooker Deon Fourie lightly

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell insists the Springboks have an "incredible" replacement for the injured Malcolm Marx in utility forward Deon Fourie.

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Springboks promise to leave nothing on the field against top-ranked Ireland

The Springboks are fully embracing and welcoming the challenge of squaring off against a formidable Ireland outfit in Paris on Saturday night.

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Skinstad: Bok fans underestimate what Siya Kolisi brings to the team

Former Springbok captain Bobby Skinstad believes that one player in particular will be crucial if they are to overcome the number one ranked side Ireland this weekend.

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Ireland boss Andy Farrell not bothered by Bok Bomb Squad: 'It's about us'

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell does not believe his side are favourites for Saturday's massive Rugby World Cup clash against the Springboks, despite being No 1 in the world.

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Siya Kolisi: It doesn't get any bigger than facing Ireland

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says his team know all too well what a massive challenge awaits them as they prepare to face the No 1 side in the world Ireland in Paris on Saturday.

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Ireland great reckons World Rugby will step in and stop Bok bench tactics

Ireland great Keith Wood believes that World Rugby will stop teams from putting seven forwards on the bench after the Rugby World Cup.

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