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Donal Lenihan: Too much invested by Ireland for them to fall against Scotland

This is the point the team have been waiting for for a long time. It's the last pool game and Ireland want to be in a quarter-final. They know exactly what they have to do.

Lenihan: Ireland have solutions to Scottish questions

While Scotland boast a formidable backline capable of testing any team in the world, in-form Ireland should have enough to continue their winning run against their Celtic cousins, according to the RTÉ rugby panel.

WATCH: RTÉ Rugby panel on Ireland v South Africa

"Saturday night was off the charts. I think it was a classic!"

Donal Lenihan: I give Ireland the edge in a Springboks game fit for the World Cup final

The Irish presence in Paris has been picking up over the last few days and this is a game Ireland have been gearing up for since they beat England on 18 March to win the Grand Slam.

Lenihan: Ross Byrne needs to grasp chance against Tonga

Out-half Ross Byrne will need to impress if introduced off the bench against Tonga (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) as the battle to be Johnny Sexton's number 2 heats up.