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As a tune-up for Boks, Farrell got everything he wanted

Saturday’s showdown with South Africa will be a completely different challenge to what has gone before.

As a tune-up for Boks, Farrell got everything he wanted — STAGE SET: Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell watches on. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Mon, 18 Sep, 2023 - 01:00

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