Springboks see Irelands Paul OConnell as major threat in autumn Test

South Africas Victor Matfield says he is best I have played Injuries mean Ireland will field weakened pack in Dublin match Ireland wing Andrew Trimble to miss autumn TestsThe South Africa lock Victor Matfield said Irelands captain, Paul OConnell, another second-row stalwart, will be the major threat to the Springboks in Dublin on Saturday.Matfield, 37, who came out of retirement after a two-year break following the 2011 World Cup, said of the 35-year-old OConnell: I think he is a fantastic player, probably the best player Ive played against in my career. He is also a student of the lineout. Yo…