At what stage do we believe in the favourites' tag?
There were contrasting fortunes after the Test match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva stadium on Saturday evening.
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Irish Test centurion Murray ruled out of rest of Autumn Series
Scrumhalf Conor Murray has been ruled out of Ireland's remaining two Autumn Nations Test matches due to a groin injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) confirmed on Monday.
Jackman: Irish depth and variety building ahead of 'open' RWC
RTÉ Rugby analyst Bernard Jackman said Ireland's ability to cope with South Africa's physicality was the most heartening aspect of Saturday's win at the Aviva Stadium and cautiously acknowledged that Andy Farrell's side are among the teams with legitimate World Cup aspirations.
Farrell getting exactly what he wants from Irish squad
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says there is more to rugby than "beating your chest" on the back of his side's bruising victory over physical world champions South Africa.
Ireland must build on Springbok victory and add silverware: Sexton
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said beating world champions South Africa on Saturday was "right up there" with other memorable victories but said he wants trophies to round off his career.
Bealham and O'Brien prove Ireland are building depth
The relief that Ireland were going to make it to half time with their heads above water quickly made way to fear at the sight of Tadhg Furlong down, holding his ankle.
'I thought I'd get two minutes at the end' - O'Brien looks back on whirlwind debut
As debuts go, it's hard to think of one as hectic as Jimmy O'Brien's.
