Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland’s creative spontaneity will beat the Springboks
Saturday should show that Bundee Aki is a central figure in Joe Schmidt’s thinking
Ulster braced for Clermont power surge but still unlikely to resist it
French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party
Munster show up this time and take home a Christmas bonus
Clermont in control of Pool One after completing double at Stade Michelin
Clermont see off gallant Leicester
Clermont keep remarkable home record intact as Leicester become latest victims
L’Equipe salute brave French performance but hail Ireland as best team in the tournament
France gracious in defeat as no one prepared to argue that Schmidt’s men did not deserve their victory
Mike Ross believes Irish scrum has an edge
Tighthead praises contribution of young frontrowers Marty Moore and Jack McGrath
Late penalty helps France break Scottish hearts at Murrayfield
Jean Marc Doussain slots over kick to keep French title hopes alive
I struggle with the logic of Declan Kidney taking Conor Murray off with 20 minutes left
I have huge admiration for the Irish frontrow but there is something rotten in the state of Denmark if a hooker only gets pitch time if a scrumhalf is injured
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