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Getting Set

In pictures: The Six Nations champs hit the training field before Springboks challenge

The countdown is on to Saturday’s match at the Aviva Stadium.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONS Ireland hit the training field today as they gear up for their first November test when South Africa come to town next Saturday.

1. Jamie Heaslip and Jared Payne gear up for training

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2. Thumbs up from Tommy Bowe

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3. Rodney Ah You is having a great laugh at training

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4. Luke Fitzgerald demonstrates the art of kicking to Madigan and Heaslip

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5. Close up of Jonny Sexton’s boot

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6. Mad ball handling skills from Paulie

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7. Ball in hand from Peter O’Mahony

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8. Take off from Eoin Reddan

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9. Instructions for Gordon D’Arcy, Kieran Marmion and Darragh Leader with Richie Murphy

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10. Robbie Henshaw spins a pass

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11. Newcomer Tadhg Furlong was part of Ireland training

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12. Ian Madigan dodges Stephen Archer

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13. All smiles for Simon Zebo

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