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John O’Sullivan looks at Jacques Nienaber’s starting 15 and Bomb Squad bench for Saturday’s at the Stade de France
The Springboks’ talented outhalf has been criticised for his place-kicking but is confident his team will be at their best against Ireland on Saturday in the Rugby World Cup
I didn’t so much check in at my hotel as undergo an interview by Madame Saint Guilhem as she established the ‘who and why’ of my visit to Paris
Jacques Nienaber says decision to name just one back on the bench is ‘for this specific game’
Ireland vs South Africa: Hooker’s display against Pool B opponents a timely reminder of player’s ability and potential when freed from shackles of injury
Bundee Aki scores two tries in impressive performance as Johnny Sexton breaks Irish scoring record
Rugby World Cup: The Tonga and former Ulster fullback recounts his unique path to Saturday’s showdown with Ireland in Nantes
Ireland v Tonga: Fullback Salesi (Charles) Piutau, centre Malakai Fekitoa, scrumhalf Augustine Pulu and number eight Vaea Fifita to take the field
Rugby World Cup: Forwards coach Zane Hilton believes allowing players to express themselves is vital
‘We will keep hitting them back … throw everything we have at them,’ says the Pacific nation’s most capped player
Rugby World Cup: Following a somewhat chaotic opening weekend, the old port city will get other opportunities to better showcase its virtues as a rugby venue
World Rugby acknowledges logistical woes, Ireland not kicking kings against Romania, Bundee Aki puts his hand up while Jesse Kriel challenge looked like a red card
Scotland kept Rugby World Cup holders at bay for first half of error-strewn match, but Springboks got into their stride
Rugby World Cup: Pumas had no answer to England’s defensive discipline and Ford’s kicking excellence
There were plenty of positives in Bordeaux but the kicking game will need to be sharpened up