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South Africa's head coach Rassie Erasmus looks on ahead of a training session at the Mayol Stadium in Toulon, southern France, on September 28, 2023, during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup.

O’Driscoll: Rassie ‘nervous’ over Ireland rematch

Brian O’Driscoll says there is a “nervousness” around facing Ireland after both Rassie Erasmus and Ian Foster aimed barbs at their World Cup rivals.

epa10447397 Ireland’s Johnny Sexton takes a lap of honour after the Six Nations rugby match between Wales and Ireland at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Britain, 04 February 2023.

History drives Leinster’s Super Sexton

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is driven by history – the reminder of what was and the promise of what can be.

Otago , New Zealand - 9 July 2022; Peter OMahony of Ireland breaks past the challenge of Aidan Ross of New Zealand during the Steinlager Series match between the New Zealand and Ireland at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand.

100 up for O’Mahony in RWC duel

Peter O’Mahony will become the latest Irishman to play 100 Tests when Ireland face Scotland in a pivotal World Cup clash on Saturday.

Boks on the fence for crunch clash

Jean Kleyn says there will be plenty of “animosity” when Ireland and Scotland lock horns on Saturday, in a showdown that could decide the Springboks’ World Cup fate.

O’Connell: Ireland not feeling pressure

Forwards coach Paul O’Connell is confident Ireland can handle the pressure of their final World Cup pool match with Scotland because they are used to high stakes games.

Ireland's Finlay Bealham (left) and team-mate Peter O'Mahony celebrate after the final whistle in the Rugby World Cup 2023, Pool B match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday September 23, 2023.

Irish rock O’Mahony is green to his fingertips

Peter O’Mahony is Ireland’s “emotional leader” according to Andy Farrell, although unlikely as it sounds he gets all dewy-eyed when his hydrangeas are blooming in his garden.

Ireland's players applaud South Africa's players as they leave the pitch after the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 23, 2023.

Ireland coach denies World Cup conspiracy

Mike Catt says Ireland will not be “going into cahoots” with Scotland to ensure both progress to the World Cup playoffs at South Africa’s expense.

Rassie: Playoff pressure on Ireland

Rassie Erasmus is happy to kick back and watch the final World Cup pool fixtures play out, while putting pressure on Ireland to get a result against Scotland.

South Africa's Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber conducts a press conference at the Southern Sun Hotel in Pretoria on June 14, 2023 ahead of the upcoming Rugby Championship in July, 2023.

Watch: Nienaber miffed with Ireland’s ‘match-fixing’

Jacques Nienaber gave a stern answer when asked about the potential of Ireland and Scotland arranging a result to kick the Springboks out of the World Cup.

South Africa's full-back Willie Le Roux (C) ajnd South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok (L) react during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on October 1, 2023.

Boks’ World Cup dream can still be dashed

Despite taking a major step towards qualifying for the World Cup quarter-finals, the Springboks are still vulnerable to a shock early exit from the tournament.