In-form centre Bundee Aki knows Scotland pose a "massive threat" to Ireland's Rugby World Cup aspirations due to his experiences with the British and Irish Lions.
Former All Black Jeff Wilson reckons Ian Foster was correct to imply that the Ireland v South Africa match lacked entertainment in comparison to New Zealand's efforts.
Pierre Schoeman is eager to extend his 'miracle' World Cup beyond this weekend as he prepares for Saturday’s critical Paris showdown with Pool B rivals Ireland.
Peter Horne laughed off any concerns from the South Africa camp that Scotland and Ireland may conspire to eliminate the Springboks with an unlikely result that suits both teams in Saturday night's Pool B showdown in Paris.
Ireland Hooker Dan Sheehan says the players understand the complex permutations of securing a quarter-final berth at the Rugby World Cup.
Assistant coach Mike Catt dismissed suggestions Ireland could collude with Scotland in Saturday's World Cup clash in Paris in order to send home South Africa.