Decision time - Andy Farrell facing crucial calls v Springboks
Given the desire to avoid France in a potential World Cup quarter-final, it's no exaggeration to say Ireland are heading into the biggest game yet of the Andy Farrell era.
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RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Where will Ireland v South Africa be won and lost?
Neil Treacy is joined by BJ Botha and Mick Kearney on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast, for a full preview of Ireland's crucial Pool B meeting with defending champions South Africa in Paris on Saturday.
'Friends say Ireland are our bogey team' - says Rassie Erasmus
World-ranked number one Ireland have won the last two, and four of the last six games against South Africa, but that record doesn't stop the Springboks being made slight favourites for Saturday night’s Paris blockbuster.
Two areas likely to seal Ireland's fate against South Africa
A resounding win over Tonga will have pleased Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, but heading into Saturday's crunch match with South Africa, two areas will need close attention; the penalty count and the breakdown.
Ireland 'flowing' nicely as Springboks showdown looms
He didn't quite bristle at the suggestion but when it was put to him that Ireland ticked a lot of boxes against Tonga, Andy Farrell was quick to point out that his side are not into box-ticking exercises.
Ross Byrne: 'Everyone knows what South Africa offer'
Knowing how to stop the opposition and actually doing it are two very different things.
Ruthless Springboks gear up for Ireland with Romania demolition
South Africa thrashed Romania 76-0 to secure a bonus point win in Bordeaux on and mirror the ominous form shown by Pool B leaders Ireland in the tournament's toughest group.
Johnny Sexton breaks Ireland points record during impressive victory over Tonga
Johnny Sexton smashed Ireland’s individual points record as his side edged closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a crushing 59-16 bonus-point victory over Tonga in Nantes.