Pierre Schoeman eager to extend ‘miracle’ World Cup beyond Ireland clash

Pierre Schoeman aims to prolong Scotland’s World Cup campaign (Adam Davy/PA)

Pierre Schoeman is hellbent on extending his “miracle” World Cup beyond this weekend as he gears up for Saturday’s critical Paris showdown with Pool B rivals Ireland.

Just under two years after winning the first of his 25 caps, the South Africa-born prop is enjoying the time of his life in France as Gregor Townsend’s first-choice loosehead.