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All Blacks aspiring to match Springboks-Ireland Rugby World Cup level

New Zealand defence coach Scott McLeod has admitted the level witnessed in the Rugby World Cup Pool B clash between South Africa and Ireland is one they aspire to.

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Ireland can get even better in the Rugby World Cup, says defence coach

Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby believes the Irish will put on an even better performance when they face Scotland in Paris in two weeks' time.

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Johnny Sexton eager for Ireland to 'make it count' after gutsy win over Springboks

Ireland talisman Johnny Sexton wants his charges to use the momentum from the win over South Africa to go deep into the Rugby World Cup. 

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Andy Farrell hails resilient Ireland after thrilling win over South Africa

Ireland coach Andy Farrell hailed the mental strength of his players following a nail-biting 13-8 win over World Champions South Africa in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.

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Springboks rue missed chances as Ireland win titanic struggle in Paris

The Springboks paid the price for failure to take their chances as Andy Farrell's impressive Ireland side emerged 13-8 winners in Paris.

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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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