The Springboks will place a lot of emphasis on the scrum this week ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France in Paris.

The Boks scrum is one of their real big weapons and it is an aspect of the game they do take a tremendous amount of pride in.

The French themselves are no slouch when it comes to the setpiece and apart from the Springboks and Argentina there are probably none better in the department.

The scrum is a trademark of French rugby and many of the world’s best props end up playing their trade in France.

One the Springboks major strengths in their depth and they so-called ‘Bomb Squad’ front-rowers normally make a big impact.

Springbok scrum - Johan Orton

The Boks scrum coach, Daan Human, who played in over 150 games for Toulouse in France said it’s all going to start with the setpiece.

“You can go play against Auch - on that note that’s where I most probably got my biggest hiding ever in a scrum. You’re playing against Auch, it’s number 14 of 14 teams but I can promise you I got a hiding that day there. We managed to beat them but it’s one of the biggest scrum lessons that I’ve learned here.

“There’s a lot of Georgians, South Africans, Romanians from all over the world. They come here to scrum, especially the props and obviously forwards, to play and maybe put some food on the table for the families and look after their families back home as well.

“That’s why there’s a lot of pride going into a scrum. Especially a scrum because that’s the one place you can’t hide.”

Sunday’s quarter-final between France and the Springboks at Stade de France kicks off at 21:00.

Meanwhile, the Irish are preparing for their big Test against the All Blacks that will also be played at Stade de France.

The world number one’s will be looking to advance to the semi-finals for the first time in the history of the World Cup, however, they do have some injury concerns.

Several of their players picked up niggles during their 36-14 win over Scotland.

Mack Hansen scoring against the Springboks - Julian Finney - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images

The Irish manager Mick Keraney said they are concerned over players such as the winger James Lowe.

“James Ryan is seeing a specialist today and we're hoping for better news than originally anticipated.

“We won't have a definitive on James until after he sees the specialist but certainly there would be more optimism around James than probably what was originally anticipated.

“Mack Hansen took a bang to his calf but is improving. Both him and James Lowe are making good strides.

“Keith Earls and Robbie Henshaw are both in contention as they progress during the week. Apart from that, just some usual bumps and bruises after a physical Test match.

“There are no call ups, no one added to the squad, and at this stage, no one ruled out for the match against New Zealand on Saturday night.”

Ireland's quarter-finals against the three-time World Champions will be played at 21:00 on Saturday night.

Bryan Habana scoring a try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England - RWC

Meanwhile, 2007 Rugby World Cup winner, Bryan Habana, has become the latest Springbok to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame.

He becomes the 15th Springbok to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The other inductees this year are Dan Carter of the All Blacks, Thierry Dusautoir of France, George Smith of the Wallabies and Juan Martín Hernández of Argentina.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport