South Africa 8-13 Ireland: Andy Farrell's side edge past reigning world champions in epic match

Ireland edged past South Africa in a brutal and breathless World Cup pool clash in Paris.

In an evenly-matched encounter, the two best teams in the world rankings both proved their credentials as World Cup contenders - with there every chance they'll meet again in the final next month.

The Springboks left a number of points on the pitch, with Manie Libbok and Faf de Klerk both missing two kicks from the tee each. Ireland, meanwhile were faultless with the chance they got through the boot.

And with each side crossing for one try - Ireland's Mack Hansen in the first-half and South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe in the second - that proficiency with the boot proved crucial.

Victory for Andy Farrell's side means they'll now likely face New Zealand in the quarter-finals, while the Springboks are in line to face hosts France.

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South Africa: 15. Damian Willemse, 14. Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13. Jesse Kriel, 12. Damian de Allende, 11. Cheslin Kolbe, 10. Manie Libbok, 9. Faf de Klerk, 1. Steven Kitshoff, 2. Mbongeni Mbonambi, 3. Frans Malherbe, 4. Eben Etzebeth, 5. Franco Mostert, 6. Siya Kolisi (capt), 7. Pieter-Steph du Toit, 8. Jasper Wiese.

Replacements: 16. Deon Fourie, 17. Ox Nche, 18. Trevor Nyakane, 19. Jean Kleyn, 20. RG Snyman, 21. Marco van Staden, 22. Kwagga Smith, 23. Cobus Reinach.

Ireland: 15. Hugo Keenan, 14. Mack Hansen, 13. Garry Ringrose, 12. Bundee Aki, 11. James Lowe, 10. Johnny Sexton (capt), 9. Jamison Gibson-Park, 1. Andrew Porter, 2. Ronan Kelleher, 3. Tadhg Furlong, 4. Tadhg Beirne, 5. James Ryan, 6. Peter O'Mahony, 7. Josh van der Flier, 8. Caelan Doris.

Replacements: 16. Dan Sheehan, 17. Dave Kilcoyne, 18. Finlay