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In pictures: Ireland's rugby stars touch down in South Africa and head for a dip

And they got a spot of training in too.

Excess baggage: the Irish party’s luggage is unloaded

All the Ireland Squad baggage in the hotel

Jamie Heaslip films the welcome from the hotel staff

Jamie Heaslip appreciates the welcome from the hotel staff

Devin Toner heads for a swim in Cape Town

Devin Toner in the water

Ultan Dillane swimming as part of the recovery session after the long flight

Ultan Dillane in the water

Donnacha Ryan does a slow-motion shake-off

Donnacha Ryan

Robbie Henshaw enjoys the session

Robbie Henshaw in the water

The squad in the water

The Ireland Squad  in the water

Finlay Bealham, Ultan Dillane and Paddy Jackson at Cape Stadium

Finlay Balham Ultan Dillane and Paddy Jackson during training

Quinn Roux during training

Quinn Roux during training

Stuart Olding in full flight

Stuart Golding with the ball during training

Conor Murray is put through his paces

Conor Murray with the ball during training

Finlay Bealham and David Kilcoyne

Finlay Bealham and David Kilcoyne during training

Assistant coach Andy Farrell oversees the session

Assistant coach Andy Farrell during training

Head coach Joe Schmidt addresses his squad

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt  during training

Tiernan O’Halloran during training

Tiernan O'Halloran during training

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Adrian Russell
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