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Paul O’Connell says Ireland’s focus is internal ahead of South Africa Test
The Irish Times· 1 day agoIt is important not to become too fixated on the opposition. Paul O’Connell said as much when...
Paul O’Connell: ‘It’s about focusing on ourselves as much as possible. When we do that, we tend to...
Irish Independent· 2 days agoPaul O’Connell knows what’s coming. Like the rest of the Irish set-up, the former second-row is...
View from South Africa: Boks eye bragging rights in opening Test against Ireland
The Irish Times· 6 days agoThe knives are out in advance of the two-test series between South Africa and Ireland that kicks off...
Rassie Erasmus cheekily predicts 'his' Ireland team
The South African· 3 days agoIn the lead up to the first Test between the Springboks and Ireland, Rassie Erasmus has said he is happy for things to get ‘spicy’. Perhaps with this in mind, he has begun to ramp up a bit of ...
Handre Pollard returns to South Africa side for highly-anticipated first test against Ireland
The Irish Times· 2 days agoOnly fullback Willie le Roux, number eight Kwagga Smith and prop Ox Nche did not start the 12-11...
Confirmed: When Springboks will reveal team for first Ireland Test
The South African· 6 days agoThe Springboks wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday as they continued preparations for the opening Test of the Incoming Series against Ireland next Saturday. After a somewhat ...
Tadhg Beirne speaking ahead of South Africa v Ireland
Irish Independent· 2 days agoIreland face South Africa on Saturday 6th July at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 16:00 (Irish time).
'Microscopic' attention to details powers Ireland, says Nienaber
AFP via Yahoo Sport· 2 days agoMicroscopic attention to details has helped turn Ireland into a rugby powerhouse, says former World...
Rassie Erasmus predicts another tight contest against Ireland
The South African· 1 day agoThe Springboks have lost their last three Tests against Ireland and coach Rassie Erasmus expects a tough match when they meet at Loftus Versfeld this weekend. It has been eight years since the ...
Springboks roll the dice on 22-year-old: Here's why!
The South African· 2 days agoThe Springboks’ matchday squad to face Ireland includes as many as 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the...