2022 World Player of the Year Josh van der Flier believes his Ireland teammates have "long forgotten" about the accolade as they prepare for battle in France.
We take a look at our tournament favourites for the Rugby World Cup kicking off in France on September 10. And just where about do the Springboks feature?
The Springboks don't have a very easy path to the Rugby World Cup final this time around, but coming through a tough pool is sure to leave them battle-hardened for the playoffs.
The Springboks will go into the Rugby World Cup in France as one of the favourites to claim their fourth global title and join New Zealand as the only back-to-back winners.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrel said he is devastated at the loss of veteran prop Cian Healy, who is set to miss the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
Ireland beat Samoa 17-13 in a rainy Bayonne on Saturday night but celebrations were dampened by Cian Healy's injury scare.