STAT ATTACK | Springbok 'brawn' vs Irish 'verve' in Paris? It's a lazy ...
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Siya Kolisi.
Like any huge spectacle in rugby, the Springboks and Ireland's key World Cup showdown on Saturday night in Paris has been dominated by the age-old narrative of contrasting styles.
Naturally, the match at the atmospheric Stade de France will be perceived to be one pitting South African brawn against Irish verve.
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