IRELAND

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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.

Siya Kolisi

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.

Keith Wood

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.

Jean Kleyn

Jean Kleyn: I was a 'very different person' when I played for Ireland

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn says he is trying to shut out any outside noise regarding his history as an international for Ireland, which happened when he was a "very different person".

James Ryan

Ireland lock James Ryan relishing battle with Eben Etzebeth

Ireland vice-captain James Ryan is hoping to impose himself on the Springboks forward pack, in particular hard-man Eben Etzebeth.

Manie Libbok

Libbok embracing the challenge of lining up opposite Sexton

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is embracing the challenge of facing Ireland's Johnny Sexton at Stade de France on Saturday.