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Rory Best says Ireland must not chase too many rucks in their clash with South Africa

Ireland captain Rory Best looks ahead to the third Test in South Africa and the key areas of focus needed to win the Test series.

Ireland's heroics in the opening Test in will be forever remembered, however last weekend they let slip a 16-point lead and with it the chance to clinch the series 2-0.

Now the pressure is on their final Test mach of the season and it's all or nothing in Port Elizabeth.

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Captain Rory Best knows that there are key elements that his side must get right in order to prevail in the decider.

From variation in attack and dominating the gain-line to being smart about the rucks that they hit, the messages are clear. 

"For us, it is all about the gain-line. We have to win the gain-line, with and without the ball, because when they get momentum they're a juggernaut and they're hard to stop," said Best

Ireland are on the brink of making history. If they secure a victory then they would become the first home nation to win a series in South Africa.

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Play the video at the top of the page to hear, in full, Rory Best's views on the vital elements required for their decisive Test against South Africa.

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