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.
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.
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".
Ireland vice-captain James Ryan is hoping to impose himself on the Springboks forward pack, in particular hard-man Eben Etzebeth.
He may not have started out as such, but Springbok prop Ox Nché is now something of a ‘North Star' to many from his rural community.
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is embracing the challenge of facing Ireland's Johnny Sexton at Stade de France on Saturday.