South Africa's outhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu runs with the ball to score a try against Argentina. Photograph: Phill Magakoe/Getty
In 28 days, Ireland will face the might of New Zealand in Chicago. With the second Bledisloe Cup Test being played in Perth on Saturday (10.45am Irish time), in what has been the most competitive and entertaining Rugby Championship ever staged, Ireland must prepare for the coming of an energised southern hemisphere.
Across this Rugby Championship, there have been two unique aspects that have dominated every game.
Firstly, there has been an almost revolutionary implementation of positive attacking strategies from all four teams – in every match – creating exceptionally entertaining rugby. Secondly, this philosophy has empowered a stream of emerging young talent to strut their precocious skills across the tournament. These fine young players will soon be appearing at the Aviva for Irish rugby fans to enjoy.
We first saw the New Zealand scrumhalf Cameron Roigard in the pool
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