Wallace still has a Spring in his step

IRELAND won’t beat the world champions at Croke Park on Saturday unless the entire team plays out of its boots from the kick-off.

That sentiment, of course, stands out for some players more than others but there is little doubt one man carrying an extra responsibility is open-side flanker David Wallace.

He comes face-to-face once again with the dashing South African number seven Heinrich Brussow and if he can trim his sails in the breakdown, then Ireland will be well on their way to a fourth victory over the Springboks in the 19th meeting of the countries.